Leadership Academy Focuses on Hospital-Physician Alignment
Forces driving changes in the relationship between hospitals and physicians, and new models of medical practice evolving as a result will be among the topics discussed at CMA's 13th annual California Health Care Leadership Academy, April 9-11 in San Diego.  The 2010 Leadership Academy will also feature sessions on health system reform, health disparities, health information technology, leadership development, and practice management. See http://www.cmanet.org/leadership for more information.

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CalOSHA ATD Regulations
CMA has released a new "On-Call" document to help physicians understand new CalOSHA standards that require employers in health care settings to protect employees from aerosol transmissible diseases.
Medi-Cal Payments on Hold
While most physicians continue to be paid for Medi-Cal claims, some Medi-Cal payments are being held up while the California Legislature negotiates a new State budget.
PECOS Enrollment Update
To ensure adequate time to process applications before the January 3, 2011. Medicare is strongly encouraging physicians who are not currently enrolled in PECOS to initiate Medicare enrollment.
MBC Notice to Consumers
California physicians are now required to provide a "Notice to Consumers" to notify patients that they are licensed and regulated by the Medical Board of California (MBC). Find resources to comply.

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