The SCCMA keeps you up to date on the latest news, policy developments, and events
Friday, September 12, 2025
DMHC has ordered health plans to end their contracts with Meritage Health Plan and reassign nearly 11,000 Medicare Advantage enrollees by October 31, 2025, following Meritage’s ongoing financial solvency issues.
Thursday, September 11, 2025
This week, two bills sponsored by the California Medical Association (CMA) that will cut red tape around access to health care successfully passed both houses of the state legislature and will now head to the Governor’s desk for his signature.
CMA is strongly supporting SB 144 to ensure Californians maintain access to life-saving vaccines amid federal uncertainty. The bill sets a clear baseline for vaccine coverage, authorizes the state to adapt to new evidence-based guidance, and protects providers who administer vaccines.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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Monday, September 8, 2025
CMA is excited to announce that new CalMedForce and CalMedForce+ funding opportunities are now available.
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025–26 CalMedForce and CalMedForce+ grant cycle. With up to $98 million in funding in this cycle, support is available for residency programs and fellowships in both primary and specialty care. Programs may apply for new and expanding positions (and for primary care, existing positions as well). Applications close October 8, 2025, at 7 p.m. PT.
The FDA has approved the updated COVID-19 vaccines for adults 65 and older and individuals with high-risk conditions—a decision that departs from established scientific evidence.
In response to federal actions that have undermined the independence of the CDC and raised concerns about the politicization of science, California, Oregon, and Washington have launched a new West Coast Health Alliance to provide unified, evidence-based vaccine recommendations. Hawaii announced the following day that it would join the Alliance, expanding the coalition across the Pacific.
CMA is urging physicians and medical groups to contact Cigna and demand the withdrawal of its new automatic downcoding policy. The policy appears to violate California law, undermines nationally recognized coding standards, and creates unnecessary administrative burdens.
Beginning Oct. 1, new federal requirements will require certified EHR systems to integrate real-time prescription drug cost tools and electronic prior authorization, reducing administrative burdens and helping physicians and patients make more informed decisions.
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