CMA, AMA Files Brief in Case Challenging the Constitutionality of MICRA The California Medical Association (CMA), together with the American Medical Association (AMA), has filed an amicus brief supporting the constitutionality of the non-economic damages cap of California’s Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA). June 12, 2014 Advocacy, AMA, CMA, MICRA, Politics and Medicine Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act , MICRA 0 0 Comment Read More »
AMA Strengthens Position on Regulation of Electronic Cigarettes American Medical Association (AMA) called for reining in the sale and marketing practices of companies that produce electronic nicotine delivery systems and AMA adopted the new policy opposing the sales and marketing of electronic cigarettes and nicotine delivery products to minors. June 12, 2014 Advocacy, AMA, Public Health American Medical Association, ecig, e-cigarette regulation, e-cigarettes, AMA 0 0 Comment Read More »
SFMS/CMA-Sponsored Bills Clear Senate, Assembly SB 1000 has been approved by the California Senate, and several SFMS/CMA-sponsored bills have cleared the State Assembly. June 3, 2014 Advocacy, CMA, Politics and Medicine AB 1755, AB 1771, AB 2400, legislative update, SB 1000 0 0 Comment Read More »
SB 1000 Sugary Drinks Warning Label Bill Approved by Senate SB 1000, a SFMS/CMA-sponsored bill that would place health warning labels on soft drinks and other sugary drinks, passed out of the state Senate with 21 votes. May 29, 2014 Advocacy, CMA, Public Health, SFMS Member SB 1000, soda warning label 0 0 Comment Read More »
MICRA Update: Measure to Raise Medical Malpractice Cap Qualifies for November Ballot The initiative seeking to alter California’s Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) has officially qualified for the November ballot. The initiative is written and funded by trial attorneys and their allies. In addition to increasing the overall number of medical lawsuits and the cost of health care across the board, it contains a number of unrelated provisions designed to mislead and deceive voters. May 20, 2014 Advocacy, CMA, MICRA, News, Politics and Medicine CURES, Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act, MICRA, Troy and Alana Pack Patient Safety Act 0 0 Comment Read More »
