California Medical Association

Across California, there were fewer than 300 reported cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, all of last year. This year, there were 1,744 reported cases statewide as of the end of September. https://lnkd.in/gdqSS9fy

According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), more than 88 million people, including almost 40 million children, were enrolled in Medicaid as of September 2023. It remains the largest source of federal funding for states. https://lnkd.in/gvVvJ6y8

Physician and dentist recipients of the #CalHealthCares program are able to treat more Medi-Cal patients in underserved communities - watch below what the loan repayment program has meant to these health care professionals & see more of their impacts at calhealthcares.org.

Hospitals around the country are conserving critical intravenous fluid supplies to cope with a shortage that may last months. Some hospital administrators say they are changing how they think about IV fluid hydration altogether. https://lnkd.in/gSh4Rgf8

California faces a shortage of primary care providers, which has limited people’s access to preventive care. Approximately 6 million Californians live in parts of the state where there aren’t enough doctors to meet people’s needs. https://lnkd.in/erMHb5T2

California physicians: Do you know how the results of the 2024 legislative session and general election will affect legislative and policy issues in healthcare? This free webinar will feature leading experts and a comprehensive discussion on policies that matter to you and your patients. Presenters: ?? Elizabeth Healy, Vice President, Government and Community Relations, The Doctors Company, part of TDC Group ?? Stuart Thompson, Senior Vice President and Chief Lobbyist, California Medical Association ?? Molly Weedn, Yes on Prop 35, Campaign Manager ?? Jennifer Kent, Former Director, Department of Health Care Services ?? Elizabeth McNeil, Vice President of Federal Government Relations, California Medical Association To learn more and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gc5Sib3T #Election #LegislativeUpdates #LegislativeIssues #Healthcare #GovernmentRelations #HealthcareLegislation #CaliforniaHealthcare

Expect personalized support with #MedWayDocs for all your staffing, HR, and payroll needs. We’re not just a faceless chat or a “Press 0” option. We’re real people who understand your practice and its unique needs. https://lnkd.in/gjABXW3y

??Big News for Independent Practices! Introducing MedWay ?? We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of MedWay Docs – a new service from CMA Physician Services* designed to take the stress out of HR, payroll, and staffing for independent practices across California. ?? With MedWay, you’ll get: ? Personalized support tailored to your practice ? HR & payroll services to streamline admin tasks ? Staff recruitment assistance to find top talent fast ? Competitive benefits to attract & retain your team ?? Special Offer: Schedule a call at https://medwaydocs.com before January 2025 and receive 70% off onboarding! MedWay is here to help you focus less on administrative work and more on patients. Let them handle the headaches! *MedWay is not a member benefit and is offered through CMA’s subsidiary, CMA Physician Services Inc. #MedWay #PracticeSupport #IndependentPractices #CMADocs #HR #Staffing #Payroll

Sonoma County health care giant Providence is poised to close early next year its southwest Santa Rosa urgent care center, a move the facility’s staff said would greatly impact large numbers of low-income, elderly, Latino and homeless patients in the region. https://lnkd.in/gJb72AR4

?? Join Us for an Important Webinar on Health Care Policy and the 2024 Election ? Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 Time: 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. PT Location: Zoom Webinar Cost: Free ? This session provides a unique opportunity for health care professionals to gain insights into California-specific and federal legislative developments. Our experts will discuss critical issues on the ballot, recent policy changes, and how the election outcomes could shape the future of health care access, regulation, and practice in California. ? ??? What to Expect: ? Whether you're directly involved in health care policy or just interested in the future of health care, this session offers actionable information that could impact you and your patients.