Learn about Newest Medicare Payment Model Feb. 26th Please join AMA Board Chair Dr. Gerald Harmon on Monday evening, Feb. 26th, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm Central time, for a free webinar on the model. The webinar, designed for physicians and focusing on the clinical aspects of the model, will be presented by CMMI’s Dr. Steven Farmer, who is a cardiologist, senior advisor and medical officer. February 9, 2018 AMA Medicare 0 0 Comment Read More »
Medical Board Requests for Patient Records A message from CMA, Vice President for Health Policy Yvonne Chong February 8, 2018 CMA CMA, Medical Board of CA 0 0 Comment Read More »
SFMMS 150th: 1868 - Responding to Smallpox Outbreak Four months after the San Francisco Medical Society was formed in 1868, San Francisco experienced an outbreak of smallpox. February 8, 2018 150th 150th 0 0 Comment Read More »
New Anthem Anesthesia Policy Can Have Blinding Consequences A policy change made by health insurer Anthem, Inc. could result in increased risk for many patients – up to and including blindness – if not immediately rescinded, according to physicians’ groups. Physicians’ groups call for immediate halt to recent policy limiting use of anesthesia during cataract surgery February 5, 2018 CMA Anesthesia, Anthem, Blindness, Policies 0 0 Comment Read More »
Tell Congress Not to Cut Medicare Physician Payments in FY 2018 Spending Bill This budget legislation will be voted on in both the House and Senate no later than Thursday, so it is vital that you and your physician members express your opposition as soon as possible. February 5, 2018 Medicare AMA 0 0 Comment Read More »
