Bay Area Health Officials Urge Vigilance as Measles Cases Rise in the US While the risk of measles exposure remains low for most Bay Area residents, the increasing number of cases nationwide and in California underscores the importance of robust protection against this highly contagious and dangerous illness. SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. - With measles on the rise nationally, and recent cases locally, the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department joins Bay Area health officials in urging everyone to be up to date on measles vaccinations and to watch for symptoms after travel or exposure. The best protection against measles is two doses ... April 2, 2024 Healthcare, Public Health Measels, Santa Clara County, Vaccinations 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMS Issues FAQs on Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption Accelerated & Advance Payments On March 13, CMS published FAQs related to the Change Healthcare/Optum payment disruption accelerated and advance payments. These go into detail about what services qualify for accelerated and advance payments, application criteria, terms of repayment, financial concerns, and other topics. As a reminder, the AMA has a website on the Change Healthcare cybersecurity issue that outlines the latest developments, information for physician practices, and related AMA advocacy. March 27, 2024 CMS, Healthcare CMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMS Statement on Continued Action to Respond to the Cyberattack on Change Healthcare Press Releases CMS Statement on Continued Action to Respond to the Cyberattack on Change Healthcare Mar 09, 2024 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is continuing to monitor and assess the impact that the cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary Change Healthcare has had on all provider and supplier types. Today, CMS is announcing that, in addition to considering applications for accelerated payments for Medicare Part A providers, we will also be considering applications for advance payments for Part B suppliers. Over the last few days, we have continued to meet with health plans, ... March 15, 2024 Advocacy, CMS, General, Medicare, Physician Wellness Advanced Medicare Payments, Billings, Cyber Attacks, Cybers, Important CMS Announcement, Medicaid Services, Payment 0 0 Comment Read More »
"What's My Life Worth" At best, #PriorAuthorization is a bureaucratic headache. At worst, people have died. Watch doctors and patients share horror stories about a seemingly trivial process that inflicts enormous pain, on a daily basis. Watch the 2 minute video Here. March 15, 2024 Advocacy, General, Healthcare, Insurance, Patient Care Prior Authorization 0 0 Comment Read More »
Honorable Senate President Pro Term Mike McGuire to Keynote CMA Legislation Day The California Medical Association (CMA) is honored to announce that Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire will be our featured speaker at CMA's 50th Legislative Advocacy Day, happening on April 10, 2024, in Sacramento! Register now to receive hands-on experience and learn the essentials of advocating for your patients and profession. About Our Speaker The President pro Tempore of the California State Senate is the presiding officer of the Senate. They are elected by their fellow senators and serve as the Senate's leader in the absence of the Lieutenant Governor. Senator McGuire ... March 11, 2024 Advocacy, CMA, legislation Advocacy, Advocacy Day, CMA, Leg Day, Legislative 0 0 Comment Read More »
