SSV Medical Society News - 2023 - Volume 12 - Issue 07 Affecting Medical Policy and You Upcoming Events, Latest News, and More MEDICAL SOCIETY NEWS STAY CURRENT WITH IMPORTANT MEMBER-ONLY NEWS AND INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR YOUR SSVMS/CMA MEMBERSHIP PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE House of You Being a physician in America is harder than ever before, largely because laws and regulations are made by people who have never practiced medicine in their lives. Personally, I got involved in my local medical society because our collective voices can demand change and, importantly, make it happen. Your voice is critical and I invite you to join me, stand up, and be heard. You can do that by joining the SSVMS Delegation to the California Medical Association’s (CMA) House of Delegates (HOD). As a delegate, you connect with passionate colleagues across the state and affect CMA policy direction through robust debate and conversation. Each October, we gather in-person, alternating between Sacramento and Southern California. This year’s meeting is at the JW Marriott LA Live from October 21-22. Major topics of discussion this year include artificial intelligence in health care, health care affordability, and climate change’s impact on health. Our District XI delegation is the largest in the state and is made up of physicians from multiple Northern California counties. Along with the annual meeting, our delegation gathers virtually four times per year to discuss and take positions on current resolutions. Physicians make a difference for our profession and our patients. This is how you can make a difference for all of us. To learn more about the House of Delegates, please click here. To apply, contact Chris Stincelli at cstincelli@ssvms.org. Thank you! J. Bianca Roberts, MD SSVMS President Email Chris to Apply SSV MEDICINE MAGAZINE FEATURED ARTICLE The Fleecing of American Medical Students By Sharmila Amolik, MD Read SSV Medicine In The News Historic legislation renews MCO Tax and expands Medi-Cal patient access to care Federal bill would expand access to critical health services for the unhoused Bipartisan lawmakers urge CMS to expand and finalize rules to streamline prior authorization AMA adopts policies to help curb the public health crisis of firearm violence Lawmakers urge FDA to address adverse effects of drug shortages on cancer patients Physicians who had temporary Medicare provider access during PHE must complete CMS-855 application CMA president issues statement in response to Gov. Newsom's proposal to address gun violence crisis U.S. Supreme Court preserves right to sue to enforce state compliance with Medicaid requirements Medi-Cal redetermination: Verify your patients’ eligibility Registration now open for Sept. 14-15 Health Equity Leadership Summit Appeals court stays ruling that overturned ACA preventive care requirements See More UPCOMING CMA/SSVMS WEBINARS July 11, 2023 Virtual Grand Rounds: Fentanyl and "Tranq" (Xylazine) - Emerging Threats in Illicit Drug Use July 18, 2023 Demystifying the Medical Staff August 16, 2023 Trauma Universal Precautions and Adverse Childhood Experiences UPCOMING EVENTS & CMEs See what's happening at SSVMS. PRIOR AUTHORIZATION BILL TO BE HEARD ON JULY 11 SB 598 would allow more patients to receive care in a timely manner. This CalMatters OpEd provides a real-life example of why this is important. SACRAMENTO COUNTY OVERDOSE PREVENTION COORDINATOR POSITION AVAILABLE AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer information is available here - share with any interested parties! SAFER SACRAMENTO RESOURCES AVAILABLE Educational resources to guide individuals to make healthy choices and to avoid or reduce the potential harm from the use or misuse of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and other substances. CNU DIVERSITY IN MEDICINE SUMMER CAMP - ONE-DAY LUNCH MENTORS REQUESTED Mentorship lunch on Monday, July 17 from 11am - 1pm. Contact Daniel Razick for information. Historic legislation renews MCO Tax & expands Medi-Cal patient access to care The California Legislature passed the health budget trailer bill, which includes the renewal of the state's Managed Care Organization (MCO) Tax. This important financial mechanism will raise a total of $19.4 billion, with much of it being spent on the state’s health care infrastructure, including the largest Medi-Cal rate increase in California history. This is a monumental achievement toward fulfilling Medi-Cal’s promise of access to health care and will help achieve justice and equity for the 14 million Californians who rely on the program for their health care. ... Donaldo Hernandez, MD CMA President Read the Whole Statement JOY OF MEDICINE SUMMIT Join us on Saturday, September 30 from 8:30am - 12:00pm in Sacramento! Sessions include: De-escalation and Communication Techniques When Working with Patients and Families - Andrew Smith, PhD From Healing Heroes to Distrusted Adversaries: Recovering and Healing After COVID - Elizabeth Morrison, PhD Self-Advocacy to Create Joy and Meaning in Medicine - John Chuck, MD Full breakfast included; CME pending. 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