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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Beginning June 26, 2026, Medi-Cal Rx will deny 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.
Some Medicare claims for venom allergy immunotherapy were incorrectly denied. Noridian is fixing the issue, and affected claims should be resubmitted after system updates are complete.
Friday, February 13, 2026
PHC has awarded more than $30,500 in MedStudentsServe grants to outstanding medical students leading innovative projects to expand access to care and strengthen the health of underserved communities across the state.
In line with recent changes to CMA's governance model, HOD delegates and alternates are now invited to participate in the new Resolution Sorting Committee (RSC).
Thursday, February 12, 2026
California has confirmed a measles outbreak in Shasta County and recent exposures at Disneyland, prompting CDPH to urge physicians to review their patients’ immunization status and reinforce the importance of MMR vaccination.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
CMA President René Bravo, M.D., issued the following statement in support of the proposed merger between medical professional liability companies The Doctors Company and ProAssurance:
Monday, February 9, 2026
CMA is seeking nominations for physicians to serve as delegates and alternates to the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates.
California law requires payors to offer a formal, timely appeals process for disputed claims, and physicians can improve their chances of success by clearly labeling appeals, using the correct submission channels, stating the specific action requested and closely tracking required response deadlines.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
CMA has launched CMA Audio News, a new members-only feature in the CMADocs app that delivers short, timely audio updates on policy, regulatory and practice issues affecting California physicians — making it easier to stay informed on the go.
California State Senator and Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón will speak at CMA’s Legislative Advocacy Day on April 8, giving attendees a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the state’s most influential leaders. Her participation underscores how vital physician voices are in shaping state health policy
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