Partnerships & Discounts
NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company: SBCMS' professional liability insurer of choice for our members. NORCAL remains true to its physician-focused values: support organized medicine, underwrite to the standard of care, and provide physicians with clinically driven risk management services and aggressive defense of nonmeritorious claims. Offering a 5% Loss Prevention discount to solo practice and physicians practicing in small groups of 2-4. Contact them today for a premium indication at (877) 443-7232 or visit www.norcalmutual.com.
Earn CME credit through Claims Rx: Each month NORCAL publishes Claims Rx which addresses specific risk management strategies that can decrease your exposure to potential liability. It also includes legislative and regulatory updates on changes in healthcare, as well as case-based analyses of closed medical malpractice claims. CME credit will be offered for each current issue of Claims Rx. (Please note: Each issue of Claims Rx remains current for two years following its original release date. For example, an issue of Claims Rx released in May 2012 will offer valid CME credit until May 1, 2014). To obtain CME credit, read the enduring material article and take the four-question quiz by logging into your MyNORCAL online account. After you log in, you will find the quiz located under MyCME in Risk Solutions. If you do not have a NORCAL Username and Password, please call Policyholder Services at (877) 443-7232, Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM, PST.
March 2012 Issue of Claims Rx - Eliminating Problems with Histories, Exams and Work-ups
February 2012 issue of Claims Rx - Failute to Diagnose Acute Myocardial Infarction
January 2012 issue of Claims Rx - The Risks Associated with Chronic Pain Management
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Marsh: As the endorsed insurance broker for SBCMS members, Marsh offers members a variety of member insurance programs and assistance to help members select the right insurance coverage for your practice. Most plans include discounts, special member pricing or coverage enhancements. For assistance, call a Marsh Client Services Representative at (800) 842-3761, or e-mail CMACounty.Insurance@marsh.com or visit their website.
CHMB Medical Billing Services: extends special offers to SBCMS physician members. SBCMS has designated CHMB Solutions (California Healthcare Medical Billing) as their Business Partner for physicians who are looking to outsource their medical billing and revenue cycle management. Members receive a 50% discount on startup fees, a $33 per physician per month services credit, and a free coding hotline with assistance by certified professional coders. For further information contact Marianne Gregson, CHMB, (760) 520-1333 or visit their website at www.chmbsolutions.com.
DocBookMD: A revolutionary communication tool for SBCMS physicians. Download the app today!
See Jane Save: Meet Dr. Jane. She is a California Medical Association member and a member of San Bernardino County Medical Society. Dr. Jane takes full advantage of the member discounts available to her. In 2010, she saved: $22,476.
Auto and Homeowners Insurance: Discounted auto and homeowners insurance for SBCMS and CMA members. Mercury Insurance Group, 888.637.2431 or www.mercuryinsurance.com/cma
CMA Credit Card: Physicians can show their CMA pride with CMA-branded credit cards from Bank of America. Bank of America, 800.789.6701
CME Tracking/Credentialing: CMA's Institute for Medical Quality, certifies CME activity for credentialing purposes to the Medical Board of California, as well as to hospitals, health plans, specialty societies, and others. CME certification is $29 a year for members, $49 for non-members. IMQ, 415.882.5151 or www.imq.org
Epocrates: SBCMS/CMA members save 30 to 50% on Epocrates, which provides point-of-care access (via the Web, PDA or Smartphone) to information on drugs, diseases, and diagnostics. Visit www.cmanet.org/benefits to access the members-only discount link.
Financial Planning: Members get a free portfolio checkup (a $250 value) and $500 off Mercer's "Economic Freedom Program," a comprehensive program that includes financial planning, investment management, and retirement and estate planning. Mercer Advisors, 800.898.4642
Practice Financing: Members get reduced loan administration fees from Banc of America Practice Solutions (a subsidiary of Bank of America) for software upgrades, practice expansion, and equipment purchasing. A member's only coupon code is required to access this benefit. Get your code at www.cmanet.org/benefits or call CMA's Member Help Line 800.786.4262. Banc of America (subsidiary of Bank of America), 800.497.6076.
Practice Management Software: Members receive 6% off Athenahealth's unique web-based practice management services, which include eligibility verification, claims submission, and insurance collection. Athenahealth, 888.6652.8200 or www.athenahealth.com/cma.
Other Supplies and Resources
Staples: Save up to 80% on office supplies and equipment from Staples, Inc. Visit www.cmanet.org/benefits to access the members-only discount link.
MedicAlert: MedicAlert is a nonprofit foundation with over 50 years of lifesaving experience identifying and providing vital medical information to emergency personnel for over 4 million members worldwide. CMA members and their patients save $10 on new adult enrollments and $2.95 on Kid Smart enrollments. MedicAlert,www.medicalert.org/cma or 800.253.7880.
Security Prescriptions: Get 15% off tamper-resistant security prescription pads and printer paper. RX Security, www.rxsecurity.com/cma.php.
Magazine Subscriptions: 50% off subscriptions to hundreds of popular magazines. Subscription Services Inc, www.buymags.com/cma or 800.289.6247.
Car Rentals: Save up to 25% on car rentals for business or personal travel. Members -only coupon codes are required to access this benefit. Get your code at www.cmanet.org/benefits or call CMA's Member Help Line 800.786.4262. Avis, 800.331.1212; Hertz, 800.654.2200.
