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House lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to stabilize Medicare physician payment
Bipartisan federal legislation would make targeted fixes to Medicare’s budget neutrality rules—reducing payment volatility, improving accuracy in rate-setting, and helping stabilize physician reimbursement while broader payment reforms continue to advance.
Reminder: DHCS will soon enforce Medi-Cal prescriber enrollment requirement
Beginning June 26, 2026, Medi-Cal Rx will deny pharmacy claims and prior authorizations if the prescribing provider is not enrolled in Medi-Cal FFS under their individual NPI — regardless of participation in managed care or Medicare.
Anthem extends pause on E/M downcoding policy through May 1
Anthem has extended the pause of its automatic E/M downcoding policy until May 1, 2026, while DMHC continues its review following concerns raised by CMA.
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52nd Annual CMA Legislative Advocacy Day
Don't miss this annual trip to Sacramento to meet with our legislators.
Virtual Grand Rounds: Psychedelic Therapy - What We Do and Don't Know
Hosted by CMA
CME Clinical Education Web Series: Effective Adult Preventive Visits Including Workflows & Shared Decision Making
Earn Up to 1.25 CME Credit Offered Per Session (12 Sessions)
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"I joined the medical society not entirely sure what to expect or how it might impact my daily work. Then the pandemic struck—and everything changed. My colleagues and I were scrambling, doing everything we could to secure supplies for practices that were hanging by a thread. In those moments, access to PPE wasn’t just important; it was literally a matter of life or death.
After exhausting every avenue I could think of, I reached out to SBCMS and CMA as something of a last hope. The first question they asked was, “Do you have a truck or an SUV?” I’ll never forget that moment. What followed was beyond anything I imagined—I drove away with enough PPE and medical supplies to keep our office safe and operational for years. It was the first time I truly understood that the medical society wasn’t just an organization; it was a lifeline. A partner who showed up when it mattered most.
To this day, SBCMS and CMA remain my trusted “go-to” for practice solutions, funding opportunities, GME expansion, and support for the patients we serve. I truly cannot imagine practicing medicine without their collaboration, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to physicians."
Steven H. Barag, DO SBCMS and CMA Member
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