SSV Medical Society News - 2025 - Volume 14 - Issue 11 Upcoming Events, Latest News, and More MEDICAL SOCIETY NEWS STAY CURRENT WITH IMPORTANT MEMBER-ONLY NEWS AND INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR YOUR SSVMS/CMA MEMBERSHIP PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Practice Power Hour At SSVMS, we’ve listened closely to the feedback of our members. Many of you, whether in private practice or group settings, have voiced a need for more practical, accessible support on the business and operational side of medicine. In response, we’re launching a new educational webinar series in partnership with the California Medical Association designed to strengthen practices and reduce administrative burdens: the Practice Power Hour Lunch and Learn series. Starting this December, these monthly one-hour sessions will cover topics such as Medicare payment changes for 2026, improving practice efficiency, protecting against payor abuse, and navigating state complaint processes. Each will feature CMA experts offering clear, actionable guidance to help you and your staff work smarter, not harder. Our goal is simple: to give every physician the tools to thrive in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. I encourage you to join these sessions and share your experiences as we continue shaping resources that support you. Thank you! Adam Dougherty, MD, MPH SSVMS President I Want to Know More! SSV MEDICINE MAGAZINE FEATURED ARTICLE An Atypical Book Review By Caroline Giroux, MD Read SSV Medicine In The News New MedStudentsServe application opens Nov. 10 CMS ends shutdown-related Medicare payment holds; Telehealth claims will not be paid during shutdown w/exceptions California joins new national alliance to strengthen public health coordination DHCS details new Medi-Cal Rx policy changes effective January 2026 CMA-sponsored bill to protect patients from misleading AI chatbots signed into law Governor signs CMA-sponsored bill to address private equity influence in health care CMA-sponsored bill to eliminate redundant prior authorization barriers signed into law California begins rolling out voter-backed Prop 35 health care investments California enacts new laws to strengthen reproductive health protections See More UPCOMING CMA/SSVMS WEBINARS AND EVENTS November 13, 2025 CMA Webinar: ICD-10 Coding Updates 2026 November 20, 2025 CMA Webinar: Navigating the MultiPlan Litigation - What Physician Practices and Facilities Need to Know December 4, 2025 SSVMS Winter Social 2025 December 11, 2025 - May 21, 2026 Practice Power Hour: Lunch & Learn February 7, 2028 SSVMS Honors Medicine 2026 See More CMA LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP The California Medical Association has released the 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up, sharing the results of advocacy efforts on prior authorization, liability protections, private equity, artificial intelligence, and more. I Want to See the 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up! *PAID ADVERTISEMENT Medical Society News Sponsored By The Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society is dedicated to bringing together physicians from all modes of practice to promote the art and science of quality medical care and to enhance the physical and mental health of our entire community. #JoyOfMedicine | #SPIRITHeals #SSVMSFutureOfMed | #SSVMed Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society | 5380 Elvas Avenue, Suite 101 | Sacramento, CA 95819 US Unsubscribe | Constant Contact Data Notice November 2, 2025 2025 - Volume 14 2025, Issue 11, SSV Medical Society News, Volume 14 0 0 Comment Read More »