CMA working to fix security prescription legislation The California Medical Association (CMA) has heard from dozens of physicians and patients across the state about prescriptions not being filled because the pads the prescriptions were written on were not compliant with a new state law. On January 1, 2019, a new California law took effect that requires all security prescription forms to have a uniquely serialized number. The legislation did not include any transition or grandfathering period to allow for continued use of old controlled substance security prescription forms on or after January 1. Unfortunately, with less than two ... January 24, 2019 CMA, General Drug Prescribing/Dispensing, Licensing & Regulatory Issues 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMA's online health law library is free to members The California Medical Association (CMA) online health law library contains nearly 5,000 pages of up-to-date legal information on a variety of subjects of everyday importance to practicing physicians. One of CMA's most valuable member benefits, the searchable online library contains all the information available in the California Physician's Legal Handbook (CPLH), an annual publication from CMA's Center for Legal Affairs. CMA members can access the library documents free at cmadocs.org/health-law-library. Nonmembers can purchase documents for $2 per page. CPLH, the complete health law library, is also available for purchase in a ... January 22, 2019 CMA California Physicians' Legal Handbook, Licensing & Regulatory Issues, Practice Management 0 0 Comment Read More »
ABMS seeking physician comments on Maintenance of Certification reform In 2017, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and its 24 member boards launched a major initiative—Continuing Board Certification: Vision for the Future Commission—to re-envision the future of continuing board certification. The commission recently released its draft report, which includes the key findings and recommendations for reforming how ABMS specialty boards operate continuing certification programs. The draft report is open for public comment until Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, at 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The California Medical Association (CMA) is encouraging physicians to review the recommendations and provide comments on ... January 14, 2019 CMA, General Licensing & Regulatory Issues 0 0 Comment Read More »
