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Legislature Passes State Budget; Does Not Reverse 10% Medi-Cal Provider Rate Cuts

The California Legislature completed its work on the fiscal year 2014-15 state budget, having passed the budget bill and a number of trailer bills. SFMS is extremely disappointed the budget does not include funds to address any Medi-Cal provider rate cuts.

CMA, AMA Files Brief in Case Challenging the Constitutionality of MICRA

The California Medical Association (CMA), together with the American Medical Association (AMA), has filed an amicus brief supporting the constitutionality of the non-economic damages cap of California’s Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA).

AMA Strengthens Position on Regulation of Electronic Cigarettes

American Medical Association (AMA) called for reining in the sale and marketing practices of companies that produce electronic nicotine delivery systems and AMA adopted the new policy opposing the sales and marketing of electronic cigarettes and nicotine delivery products to minors.

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