The SCCMA keeps you up to date on the latest news, policy developments, and events
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Beginning on January 1, 2022 – less than one month from today – almost all prescriptions written in California must be transmitted electronically. Physicians who have not yet implemented electronic prescribing in their practices should begin the process now.
Anthem is reimbursing the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine for the 5–11-year-old pediatric population at unreasonably low rates—less than 20% of the CMS rate.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
PHC last week announced more than $39 million in CalMedForce awards across the state to support medical training and residency programs and help grow the physician workforce.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Congress is considering bipartisan legislation that will provide critical relief to physicians who are currently scheduled to see their Medicare payment cut by up to 9% next year.
Monday, November 22, 2021
Shortly after federal approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5-11, the California Medical Association (CMA) began receiving reports that clearinghouse Office Ally was rejecting the claims for 5-11 year olds with a message code stating the CPT codes were invalid.
CMA encourages physicians—particularly those who currently prescribe medications for Medi-Cal patients—to register for the secure Medi-Cal Rx Provider Portal as soon as possible and ensure you are prepared for the upcoming transition to avoid any disruptions in patient care.
Friday, November 19, 2021
Providers who fail to meet this reporting deadline will be required to return their PRF payments by December 30, 2021, and will be subject to further enforcement actions such as exclusion from future PRF payments.
Physicians are urged to verify patients' eligibility and benefits for 2022 to ensure they will be paid for services rendered. The beginning of a new year also means that both calendar year deductibles and visit frequency limitations reset.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
In late November, CMS will issue a third letter in the Special Edition Comparative Billing Report series on Part B claims for critical care E/M services
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
CMS recently announced that it will again this year be granting automatic exceptions from reporting requirements for clinicians and providers participating in Medicare quality reporting programs due to the ongoing disruptions the COVID-19 public health emergency is having on physician practices.
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