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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.

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SSV Medical Society News - 2025 - Volume 14 - Issue 11

 

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

SSV MEDICINE MAGAZINE

FEATURED ARTICLE

An Atypical Book Review

By Caroline Giroux, MD

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

 

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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

 

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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.

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