Medical Insurance Exchange of California (MIEC)
MIEC is the West's first physician-owned professional liability insurance company, formed in 1975 by ACCMA and five other Northern California county medical societies when malpractice insurance became unaffordable or unavailable to area doctors. More than a quarter of a century later, MIEC remains a reliable, financially secure source of malpractice insurance. It is rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. Visit the MIEC website for more information.
Medical Underwriters of California (MUC)
The ACCMA established MUC as the attorney-in-fact for the ACCMA sponsored Medical Insurance Exchange of California (MIEC), the first doctor-owned professional liability carrier in the state. MUC's role is to ensure physician control of this insurance company. It has placed loss prevention education among its first priorities, setting a standard for the industry. Visit the MIEC website for more information.
Alameda-Contra Costa Physicians Committee (ACCPAC)
The ACCMA formed ACCPAC in 1989 as its local political action committee. It provides contributions to support local candidates and issues that demonstrate that they share the values of the ACCMA leadership and Legislative Committee to stimulate and nurture improved relationships and understanding between the medical profession and local legislators. Its sole source of funds is from voluntary contributions from ACCMA members. To contribute to ACCPAC, make a check for $25.00 or greater, payable to the Alameda-Contra Costa Physicians Committee, and mail it to the ACCMA: 6230 Claremont Avenue,Oakland, CA, 94618. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.
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.