The SCCMA keeps you up to date on the latest news, policy developments, and events
Thursday, April 9, 2026
CMA’s sponsored bills on e-bike safety, AI deepfakes and automatic downcoding advanced through the state legislature this week after their first committee hearings.
More than 400 physicians, residents and medical students gathered in Sacramento for CMA’s annual Legislative Advocacy Day—bringing a unified physician voice to lawmakers on key issues impacting patient access, practice sustainability and the future of medicine.
Friday, April 3, 2026
Bipartisan federal legislation would make targeted fixes to Medicare’s budget neutrality rules—reducing payment volatility, improving accuracy in rate-setting, and helping stabilize physician reimbursement while broader payment reforms continue to advance.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
As early as June 26, 2026, Medi-Cal Rx will begin denying pharmacy claims and prior authorizations if the prescribing provider is not enrolled in Medi-Cal FFS under their individual NPI — regardless of participation in managed care or Medicare.
Friday, March 27, 2026
Anthem has extended the pause of its automatic E/M downcoding policy until May 1, 2026, while DMHC continues its review following concerns raised by CMA.
Monday, March 23, 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted an updated Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (ABN), Form CMS-R-131 . The form is effective immediately and will expire on March 31, 2029.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
CMA is strongly opposing a proposed statewide ballot initiative that would strip billions of dollars from vital health centers and clinics, inevitably leading to widespread clinic closures and jeopardizing care for millions of vulnerable Californians.
CMA’s physician-led Council on Legislation will meet March 20 to debate and recommend positions on key state bills affecting physicians and patient access to care. The recommendations will help shape CMA’s advocacy priorities as legislation moves through the Capitol this year.
CMA is opposing a proposed statewide ballot initiative that would cap compensation for certain health care executives, warning it could worsen workforce challenges and reduce patient access to care. CMA says the measure fails to address the main drivers of health care costs and could destabilize care delivery systems without improving affordability.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Bipartisan federal legislation has been introduced that would exempt physicians and other health care professionals from a new $100,000 H-1B visa filing fee — a change physician groups say could help ease workforce shortages and protect patient access to care, particularly in underserved communities.
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