CMS Releases Payment, Penalty Data for PQRS, e-Rx Program CMS released incentive payment and participation data for its quality reporting and electronic prescribing incentive programs. May 1, 2015 News, Practice Management PQRS, CMS, Physician Quality Reporting System 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMA Files Amicus Brief in Health Care Provider Whistleblower Case The California Medical Association (CMA) filed an amicus curiae brief in the California Supreme Court to urge a broad interpretation of the hospital whistleblower statute (Health and Safety Code section 1278.5). April 27, 2015 CMA legal advocacy, Shaw v. Superior Court, whistleblower statute 0 0 Comment Read More »
Join SFMS to Acknowledge Senator Leno for His Support of SB 277 (Vaccination Bill) It's essential that the medical community showcase a united voice in support of SB 277 to ensure passage of the bill and move us a step closer to safer schools and communities. Please contact Senator Mark Leno's Office to thank him for co-authoring SB 277. April 24, 2015 Advocacy, SFMS Member personal belief exemption, SB 277, Senator Mark Leno, vaccination 0 0 Comment Read More »
Warning: Identity Theft Tax Scam Targeting Physicians The California Medical Association (CMA) has been notified of a tax scam directed at physicians after receiving reports that fraudulent federal income tax returns have been filed using physician names, addresses and social security numbers. April 22, 2015 Physician Resource 5071C, identity theft, IRS, tax scam 0 0 Comment Read More »
SFMS-Endorsed Vaccination Bill SB 277 Clears Senate Education Committee Senate Bill 277 (Pan/Allen) cleared the Senate Education Committee today with a 7-2 vote. The bill will now move on to the Senate Judiciary Committee. April 22, 2015 Advocacy, News, Public Health vaccination, PBE, SB 277 0 0 Comment Read More »
