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SSVMS Medical Society News is a monthly e-bulletin from the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society (SSVMS) containing up-to-date information and breaking news on issues impacting physicians practicing in El Dorado, Sacramento and Yolo counties. To receive your free subscription, contact SSVMS at (916) 452-2671 or info@ssvms.org.

SSV Medical Society News - 2024 - Volume 13 - Issue 05



 

MEDICAL

SOCIETY NEWS

 

STAY CURRENT WITH IMPORTANT

MEMBER-ONLY NEWS AND INFORMATION

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SSVMS/CMA MEMBERSHIP

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

SSVMS Goes to Washington

SSVMS leaders recently met with White House officials during a crucial trip to Washington, D.C., to talk about improving healthcare. Alongside local healthcare leaders, we discussed major concerns like access to care, the healthcare worker shortage, insufficient Medicare reimbursements, the lack of GME spots, increased violence against healthcare workers, supply chain issues for medical equipment and medications, and the need for better mental health support for healthcare workers. We also discussed the fallout from the Change Healthcare cyberattack and how inflation is making healthcare costs go up.

 

We covered a lot of ground in our discussions.

 

Staff shared that President Biden is focused on making it easier to get medical care, improving Medicare, and increasing insurance plan transparency. They also mentioned that the National Economic Council is working on fixing supply chain issues and making healthcare markets more competitive.

 

These talks show a strong effort to make healthcare better for everyone, aiming for a fairer and stronger system. If we keep working together and pushing for change at every level, we can improve patient outcomes, patient experiences, and physician burnout.

 

Thank you! 

 

Vanessa Walker, DO

SSVMS President

SSV MEDICINE MAGAZINE

FEATURED ARTICLE

Ripe for Bullying

By Andrew Smith, PhD

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Physician Pop Poll

May is Mental Health Awareness Month; will you share our free Counseling Sessions with others?
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In The News

 

CMS signals additional prior auth reforms for Medicare Advantage, prescription drugs

 

Voter signatures submitted to qualify initiative for the November ballot

 

FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements for most employees

 

PHC study reveals critical need to support women physicians of color

 

#CMAVoices: Share your story about prior authorization

 

Reminder: Temporary funding support available to physician practices affected by Change Healthcare cyberattack

 

New mailing addresses for Blue Shield of California Promise Claims and Disputes

 

AMA survey finds cyberattack continues to threaten the viability of physician practices

 

Protecting your cyber security: Tips from the experts

 

CMA bill to ensure health plan use of AI doesn't interfere with physician decision-making clears Senate Health Committee

 

#CMAVoices: Share your story to improve Medi-Cal access

 

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UPCOMING CMA/SSVMS WEBINARS AND EVENTS

 

May 7-8, 2024

HIT Summit: Health IT in the Safety Net

 

May 15, 2024

Spring Surge

 

June 11, 2024

Virtual Grand Rounds: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in California - A New Landscape

 

July 11-12, 2024

2024 Health Equity Leadership Summit

 

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DONATE BLOOD FOR MOTHERS

 

One in 83 moms needs a blood transfusion after giving birth. Donate blood with Vitalant on or before May 23 for a chance to win one of 83 gift cards worth $83 each.

Donate Blood for Moms

FREE CATARACT SURGERY PROGRAM

 

Kaiser Permanente is providing free cataract surgery to uninsured individuals who qualify. Have your patients contact 916.973.7159 to be screened.

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MUSEUM OF MEDICAL HISTORY HAS EXTENDED SUMMER HOURS

 

Museum to be open on second Saturdays from May through August.

Visit the Museum!
I'm Want to Go to Spring Surge!

Spring Surge is May 15!

 

Spring Surge is Serotonin Surge Charities' 2024 fundraiser for safety net medical care in the Greater Sacramento region, taking place at Cafeteria 15L in Sacramento on the evening of Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Guests will be treated to fine wines, delicious food, entertainment, and the good company of people who believe that all members of our communities should have access to high quality compassionate medical care, regardless of their circumstances.

Future of Medicine Raises More than $6,700!

 

Thank you to all who donated to the Future of Medicine program through Big Day of Giving! With your efforts, we're able to provide a quality program to high school students throughout the Greater Sacramento Region.

 

Still wish to donate? You can! Donate online at tinyurl.com/CSERFDonation.

I'm Donating Today!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY OF THE MONTH

SSV Medicine Author

 

Have an interest in writing? Do you have an experience that would benefit the Society? Whether you're coming off a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, you've read a valuable book, you've had a fascinating patient interaction recently, you've written a meaningful poem, or you haven't seen us cover a matter important to you, SSV Medicine is interested in hearing from you!

 

Contact Brandon at bcraig@ssvms.org to write for SSV Medicine - we welcome one-time writers and those interested in becoming regular contributors!

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