Ensuring Safe Access to Medical Care for All Patients ACCMA encourages physicians and medical practices to remain informed about these protections and to uphold policies that prioritize patient wellbeing, continuity of care, and public health. January 23, 2026 Hot Topics Read More »
Updated Guidance: Responding to Immigration Enforcement in Health Care Settings ACCMA has updated its guidance for physicians and medical practices responding to immigration enforcement activity in health care settings to reflect changes in California law enacted in 2025 (SB 81). January 16, 2026 Hot Topics Read More »
Federal Changes to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations and California Guidance Yesterday, federal health officials announced immediate changes to the CDC childhood immunization schedule, reducing the number of diseases for which vaccines are routinely recommended for all children from 17 to 11 January 6, 2026 Hot Topics Read More »
Supplemental Food For Patients Impacted by Lapse in SNAP Funding he federal government shutdown has led to a lapse in regular funding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which funds CalFresh in California. November 4, 2025 Hot Topics, Programs Read More »
ACCMA Delegation Advances Key Priorities at CMA House of Delegates The District IX Delegation, representing the Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association, played a leading role at this year’s California Medical Association (CMA) House of Delegates, October 23, 2025 Advocacy, General, Hot Topics Read More »
Federal Government Shutdown and Issues Impacting Physicians As of midnight, the federal government has shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill or short-term resolution October 1, 2025 Hot Topics, Legislation Read More »
CDPH Updated Vaccine Guidance updated vaccine guidance for the 2025–26 respiratory virus season September 23, 2025 Hot Topics Read More »
DEA & CMS Warn Physicians About Scams Two federal agencies have recently issued warnings about scams targeting physicians August 5, 2025 Hot Topics Read More »
ACCMA Op-ed Published in East Bay Times Published this weekend in the East Bay Times, our op-ed, authored by ACCMA Past-President Dr. Robert Edelman and ACCMA Executive Director Joe Greaves, calls out the dangerous, anti-science agenda being pushed by HHS Secretary RFK Jr. July 30, 2025 ACCMA in the News, Advocacy, Hot Topics Read More »
May is Mental Health Awareness Month mental health awareness May 27, 2025 General, Hot Topics, Programs Read More »