CMA physicians converge on Sacramento for annual meeting More than 500 California physicians convened in Sacramento this weekend for the 145th Annual Session of the California Medical Association (CMA) House of Delegates (HOD), which convened October 15-16, 2016, at the Sacramento Convention Center. This meeting marks the end of the first year of CMA’s new governance reforms. Under the new system of governance, the HOD now meets to establish broad policy on current major issues affecting members, the association and the practice of medicine. The major issues discussed this year were: MACRA Maintenance ... November 1, 2016 CMA House of Delegates, CMA Policy 0 0 Comment Read More »
Address of the CMA President, Dr. Ruth Haskins It is with great enthusiasm that I take to this podium, newly installed as your President of the California Medical Association (CMA). I am honored. I am humbled. During this next year I pledge to show you through my words and actions that you made the right choice in your vote. My face and my words will represent the physicians of California, to your colleagues, to the public, to the legislature and other healthcare decision-makers. This year I promise to do my best to restore the value to our profession. Being physicians is ... November 1, 2016 CMA House of Delegates 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMA's 2016 Nye Award given to Los Angeles psychiatrist Los Angeles psychiatrist Karen Miotto, M.D., was named the 2016 recipient of the California Medical Association (CMA) Gary S. Nye Award for Physician Health and Well-Being in recognition of her selfless devotion to advocating and promoting the well-being of her fellow physicians The award honors a CMA member who has made significant contributions toward improving physician health and wellness. The award was established by the House of Delegates in 2009 in honor of Gary Nye, M.D., a leader in bringing attention and developing solutions for physician impairment and rehabilitation. Dr. Miotto ... November 1, 2016 Awards, CMA Awards, House of Delegates 0 0 Comment Read More »
Humboldt physician receives CMA's 2016 "country doctor" award Humboldt County family physician Willard M. Hunter, M.D., was awarded the California Medical Association’s (CMA) Frederick K.M. Plessner Memorial Award on Saturday, at the association's annual House of Delegates meeting in Sacramento. The award honors the California physician who best exemplifies the ethics and practice of a rural country practitioner. As a graduate of the prestigious UCLA School of Medicine, Dr. Hunter could have gone anywhere to practice family medicine, but he chose rural Humboldt County, where the natural beauty inspired him. In the 1980s, he started his practice in ... November 1, 2016 Awards, CMA Awards, Frederick K.M. Plessner Memorial Award, House of Delegates 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMA to tackle six major issues at annual meeting The 145th Annual Session of the California Medical Association (CMA) House of Delegates (HOD) will tackle six major issues when it convenes October 15-16, 2016, at the Sacramento Convention Center. Beginning this year, the HOD will establish broad policy on current major issues that have been determined to be the most important issues affecting members, the association and the practice of medicine. Reports on these major issues are now available for download and comment through October 7. All members are welcome to submit comments online at www.cmanet.org/hod. MACRA: As the Medicare ... September 22, 2016 CMA House of Delegates 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMA Q4 council reports now available for comment The California Medical Association (CMA) has posted its fourth-quarter council reports online, part of the year-round (quarterly) policy-making process instituted at the close of the 2015 CMA House of Delegates. In August 2016, the fourth-quarter resolutions were opened for online testimony. At the close of the comment period, the testimony received was used to inform CMA's various councils, which then met and developed recommendations that will go before the Board of Trustees in October. These council reports are now available online and open for further comment and discussion until October 10, ... September 22, 2016 CMA House of Delegates 0 0 Comment Read More »
Call for abstracts: Medical students, residents and fellows invited to submit abstracts for first annual HOD poster presentation The California Medical Association (CMA) is hosting its first ever House of Delegates (HOD) poster session to showcase research by medical students, residents and fellows around the state on Saturday, October 15, 2016, during CMA’s annual meeting in Sacramento. Winners will be announced during the HOD General Assembly on Sunday, October 16. All medical students, residents or fellows who are members of CMA are invited to submit abstracts for their original research. Original research categories for the poster session include: Basic science, clinical research, health policy research and clinical vignette. ... August 16, 2016 CMA Medical Students, Research and Experimental Medicine, Residents and Fellows, House of Delegates 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMA now accepting online testimony for fourth quarter resolutions At the close of the California Medical Association (CMA) 2015 House of Delegates, new governance reforms took effect. One of the most significant changes to the bylaws allow for the submission of resolutions for debate and discussion throughout the year. In accordance with the new rules, there are now 11 resolutions online for member consideration in the fourth quarter of the year-round resolution process. They are posted at www.cmanet.org/hod and will be available for comment until September 4, 2016. Resolutions to be considered in Q4 include: 111-16: ... August 12, 2016 CMA House of Delegates 0 0 Comment Read More »
Save the date for the 20th Annual President's Reception and Awards Gala The California Medical Association (CMA) and the CMA Foundation invite you to the 20th Annual President’s Reception and Awards Gala, October 15, at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. The black tie event will immediately follow CMA’s annual House of Delegates session that day. Each year, CMA and the CMA Foundation honor the extraordinary leadership of individuals and organizations making a difference in the health of Californians. Because 2016 marks 160 years that CMA has been protecting the practice of medicine, there is even more reason to celebrate. The incoming CMA president and ... August 8, 2016 Awards, CMA CMA Foundation (CMAF), House of Delegates, Awards, Physician Leadership 0 0 Comment Read More »
Nominate an outstanding colleague for 2016 CMA service awards The California Medical Association (CMA) is accepting nominations for four service awards to be given at the association's annual House of Delegates in October. Compassionate Service Award The Compassionate Service Award honors a CMA member physician who best illustrates the association’s commitment to community and charity care. Eligible for nomination are physicians or physician organizations that have demonstrated a history of providing charity or donated care to communities within the state of California. Frederick K.M. Plessner Memorial Award This award honors a CMA member physician residing and practicing in California who best exemplifies ... June 8, 2016 Awards CMA Nominations, Important Deadline, Physician Leadership, Awards, House of Delegates 0 0 Comment Read More »
