The SCCMA keeps you up to date on the latest news, policy developments, and events
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Effective April 30, 2024, DHCS has turned on claim utilization management edits for Reject Code 80 – Diagnosis Code Does Not Meet Drug Coverage Criteria for beneficiaries 22 years of age and older.
On June 1, 2024, a new state law takes effect that phases in minimum wage increases for health care workers.
After months of discussion, the OHCA board approved a statewide health care spending target starting at 3.5% for 2025 and 2026, moving to 3.2% for 2027 and 2028, and 3% for 2029.
Friday, April 26, 2024
CMS recently suggested that the agency may implement additional prior authorization reforms in the Medicare Advantage program.
Conference exhibitors will have the chance to meet with dozens of CME professionals, from coordinators and directors to CME committee chairs.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The California Medical Association and the Coalition to Protect Access to Care, a broad and diverse group of health care organizations, have submitted enough signatures to qualify a statewide ballot initiative for the November 2024 ballot that will expand access to health care for millions of Californians.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The FTC this week finalized a rule to ban noncompete clauses, which are particularly harmful for underserved communities that already struggle to attract and retain physicians.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
CMA recently learned that Partnership HealthPlan of California’s contract with Dignity Health expired as of March 31, 2024, and the parties have been unable to come to terms on a new contract agreement.
Monday, April 22, 2024
Saturday, April 27, 2024, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, when hundreds of locations throughout California will be accepting and properly disposing of unused prescription drugs.
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