The SCCMA keeps you up to date on the latest news, policy developments, and events
Thursday, July 17, 2025
CMS has released its proposed 2026 physician payment rule, which would increase the Medicare conversion factors by 3.6% for most physicians and a 3.83% increase for APM participants.
A new legal challenge to Santa Cruz’s voter-approved soda tax could set a precedent for other California cities seeking to reduce consumption of sugary drinks. CMA has long supported efforts to curb sugar-sweetened beverage consumption due to its direct ties to chronic disease.
Monday, July 14, 2025
The TRICARE referral and authorization waiver for the West Region expired on June 30. Providers must now follow standard TRICARE requirements for all new outpatient services.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Despite strong opposition from physicians and health advocates, Congress passed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” enacting deep cuts to Medicaid, rolling back ACA coverage and threatening California’s health care safety net. CMA is sounding the alarm about the catastrophic impact this law will have on access to care.
The U.S. Supreme Court has preserved – for now – the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that insurers cover preventive services like cancer screenings, vaccines, and annual exams at no cost to patients.
PHC honored seven individuals and organizations at its third annual Health Equity Leadership Summit this week in Pasadena. The 2025 awardees represent trailblazing leadership in medical education, community-based care, and systemic reform to reduce health disparities across California.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Two CMA-sponsored bills aimed at protecting patients and preserving physician autonomy are advancing through the Legislature.
Despite millions of text messages sent by health care providers across the nation, tens of thousands of calls and emails to Members of Congress, and pleas from Democrats and Republicans alike to stop Medicaid cuts, the U.S. House of Representatives took action today that will decimate care for millions across the country. California Medical Association (CMA) President and pediatrician, Shannon Udovic-Constant, M.D., issued the following statement on behalf of the more than 50,000 physicians CMA represents.
As of July 1, 2025, any contract that creates a medical debt must include specific consumer protection language under California’s new medical debt law—or the contract will be void and unenforceable.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Following the Senate vote on the Budget Reconciliation bill, CMA President Shannon Udovic-Constant, M.D., issued the following statement:
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