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@CMAdocs has rescheduled its webinar, “Managed Care Contracting Strategies: Identifying Leverage and Building Your Business Case,” to Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, after a widespread Microsoft Outlook outage disrupted the originally scheduled Nov. 12 session.

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Docs have until 12/31/26, to update their Medicare participation status for 2027, with any changes going into effect on 1/1/27. The deadline's particularly important if you're reevaluating participation due to looming payment cuts in the '27 fee schedule.
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SDCMS is well represented in a picture of former CMA Presidents. Pictured are Dr. James T. Hay, Prez in 2012 (seated on the far left), Dr. Theodore Mazer, Prez in 2017 (standing fifth from the far left) and Dr. Robert Hertzka, Prez in 2004 (standing second from far right).

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Holly B. Yang, MD, is the latest major physician leader to emerge from San Diego County. Dr. Yang, a former SDCMS President, has been elected Vice-Chair of the California Medical Association. Congratulations to Dr. Yang!

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TBT: Pic of District 1's delegation (SD and Imperial Counties) at the @CMAdocs House of Delegates gathering in Sacramento.
SD's delegates play major role in CMA's leadership. Dr. Sergio Flores elected President-elect of CMA & Dr. Holly Yang elected Vice-Chair of Bd of Trustees.

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There will be a healthy number of doctors in the House and Senate! Congratulations to California physician Congressmen Dr. Richard Pan (@DrPanMD), Dr. Ami Bera (@RepBera) and Dr. Raul Ruiz (@RepRaulRuizMD).

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Speaking of elections – congratulations to San Diego’s own Dr. Sergio R. Flores, a former SDCMS President, upon his election last month as President-elect of @CMAdocs. He's pictured here with (l) Dr. Resa Caivano and (r) Dr. "Lasé" A. Ajayi, Chair of the AMA Board of Trustees.

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Tomorrow is Election Day. Health care is on the ballot. CA's patients, physicians, health care workers, community clinics and many others will be greatly impacted by the results. Before voting, please consult the Physician Voter Guide from @CMAdocs. https://t.co/pSmWxl7vK6

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SDCMS's bi-weekly newsletter, "News You Can Use (NYCU)" is now out. Learn the latest developments in San Diego's physician/medical community and to see what upcoming webinars provide CME opportunities or useful practice management information.

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Following FDA approval of the nation's first mRNA-based influenza vaccine in August, Medi-Cal has added CPT code 90616 as a covered benefit effective Aug. 6, 2026.

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Congratulations to San Diego physician and former SDCMS President @hollyby upon being elected Vice-Chair of the @CMAdocs Board of Trustees!

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With the Nov. 3 general election just over a month away, CA election officials are encouraging voters to cast their ballots early. @CMAdocs encourages physicians to vote early and return their ballot at an official drop box or voting location.

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@CMAdocs is suing state to stop bypass of Prop. 35 by diverting dedicated Medi-Cal funding and exceeding voter-approved limits on health plan taxes. It seeks to preserve funds to improve access to care and prevent higher taxes driving up premiums.

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The SDCMS' bi-weekly newsletter, "News You Can Use (NYCU)" is now out. Read it to learn the latest developments in San Diego's physician/medical community and to see what upcoming webinars provide CME opportunities and useful practice information.

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FREE Webinar for Members and Non-Members - Virtual Grand Rounds: Social Media: Moving Past Panic to Evidence-Based Care in the Digital Age. OCTOBER 6TH, FROM 12:00-1:00PM.
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CA released new resources to help understand changes to the federal public charge rule that took effect 9/18/26. CMA opposed the changes, warning they could discourage eligible individuals and families from accessing health care.

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The CA Dept of Public Health & West Coast Health Alliance released immunization recommendations for the 2026-27 respiratory virus season, reaffirming vaccination is best protection against illness, hospitalization & death from COVID-19, influenza & (RSV).

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The San Diego County Medical Society's bi-weekly newsletter, "News You Can Use (NYCU)" is now out. Read it to learn the latest developments in San Diego's physician/medical community.

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See @CMAdocs 2026 General Election Guide. Health care is on the ballot with both propositions and competitive races that will have huge consequences for patients and physicians. https://t.co/gl9uSTJQa6

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CMA hosts the 2nd of its 2-part coding risk monitoring webinar series on Sept. 10, with practical guidance for responding to payor audits, reviews & investigations. The 1st session's available on demand for physicians and staff to catch up before Part 2.

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