The SCCMA keeps you up to date on the latest news, policy developments, and events
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
SB 1061 prohibits reporting medical debt to credit agencies beginning January 1, 2025, and requires new disclosure language in patient financial contracts starting July 1, 2025, or the debt will be void and unenforceable.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
As announced in its May 2025 Network News, UnitedHealthcare has a new mailing address for contract notices
Monday, May 19, 2025
Effective April 30, Molina updated its refund processing to reference the patient control number instead of internal claim or check history IDs. This change improves alignment with provider accounting systems and simplifies refund reconciliation.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Governor Newsom’s revised budget proposal diverts funding from voter-approved Prop 35 and Prop 56 health care funds to backfill the state’s deficit—violating voter intent and threatening access to care for millions of Medi-Cal patients. CMA is urging legislators to reject the proposal.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
More than a year after the Change Healthcare cyberattack, physician practices are still facing timely filing denials and financial fallout. Despite state guidance calling for flexibility, some health plans continue to deny claims, and practices are urged to contact CMA for support.
CMA is urging physicians to join a nationwide texting campaign to speak out against these catastrophic cuts.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
In response to the Governor’s May Revision to the 2025-26 state budget, CMA President Shannon Udovic-Constant, M.D., issued the following the statement:
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
CMA is urging Congress to reject a federal bill that would impose more than $625 billion in Medicaid cuts—threatening coverage for over 15 million Americans and devastate access to care in communities across California and the nation. CMA urgently needs all physicians to contact their members of Congress and tell them to stop the devastating Medicaid cuts that harm everyone.
Monday, May 12, 2025
CMA President Shannon Udovic-Constant, M.D., issued the following statement regarding House Republicans’ proposed cuts to Medicaid:
Thursday, May 8, 2025
House Republicans have proposed federal student loan changes that would cap undergraduate borrowing at $50,000 and medical school borrowing at $100,000 and exclude residency years at nonprofit hospitals from counting toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness. CMA warns these provisions will worsen physician shortages and limit access to care, particularly in underserved communities.
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