The Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association (ACCMA) is a professional association of physicians who are committed to addressing health issues of concern to patients and doctors in the East Bay. Throughout its history the ACCMA has sought to improve public health, the quality of the practice of medicine and patients' access to care.
The purpose of the ACCMA is to:
The purpose of the ACCMA is to:
- Provide a forum for the full and frank interchange of ideas among physicians
- Secure intelligent unity and harmony within the profession
- Make effective the opinions of doctors in all scientific, medical, public health, medical economic, and social affairs in which the medical profession has a valid interest or public responsibility.
The ACCMA staff is committed to assisting physicians in every aspect of their practices, from ironing out the complicated practice management issues that arise on a daily basis, to providing legislative advocacy at the local, state and national levels. For a complete listing of the services we provide for our physician members, please visit our Membership Information section.
The ACCMA is affiliated with the California Medical Association (CMA) and with the American Medical Association (AMA) .
News
- 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.