San Diego County Medical Society

11/21/2025

San Diego County Medical Society President Dr. Preeti Mehta with SDCMS Board Member Dr. Mojgan Hosseini at yesterday's Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties (HASD&IC) Annual Meeting.

11/20/2025

Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties (HASD&IC) Annual Meeting.

State of Health Care: A Candid Conversation on California's Future

(left to right)

Dimitrios Alexiou, HASD&IC President & CEO

Dustin Corcoran, California Medical Association CEO

Kathryn Scott, Senior Vice President, California Hospital Association

Francisco J. Silva, California Primary Care President & CEO

11/20/2025

SDCMS leadership attending today's Annual Meeting of the Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties (HASD&IC).

(From left to right) Dr. Patrick Tellez, SDCMS President Dr. Preeti Mehta, SDCMS CEO Paul Hegyi, Dr. Robert E. Hertzka and Dr. Steve Sang-Hyun Koh.

11/19/2025

The California Medical Association has obtained clarification that Cigna’s pause on implementation of the “Evaluation and Management Coding Accuracy” downcoding policy applies to fully insured commercial HMO and PPO products, but not self-insured plans. CMA continues to urge regulators to require full withdrawal of the policy, which the association warns violates state law, conflicts with national coding standards, and increases administrative burdens for physician practices.

CMA has obtained clarification that Cigna’s pause on implementation of the “Evaluation and Management Coding Accuracy” downcoding policy applies to fully insured commercial HMO and PPO products, but ...

11/19/2025

You can now follow the San Diego County Medical Society on Instagram @ sdcms1870

11/18/2025

FREE Webinar -CMS Medicare Updates 2026
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 12:15pm-1:15pm

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Regional Chief Medical Officer Ashby Wolfe, M.D., will provide an update on CMS policy for the 2026 calendar year. Information presented is to practicing clinicians, including an overview of the updates to the 2026 Physician Final Rule. Dr. Wolfe will also address physician reimbursement under the Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for 2026.

The website of the California Medical Association, representing more than 50,000 physicians in all specialties and modes of practice.

11/17/2025

What You Need to Know: the California Medical Association will host a webinar on Wednesday, December 17 to help physicians and practice administrators prepare for significant changes under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, including updates to conversion factors, telehealth, quality reporting, and compliance.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized sweeping revisions to the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that will reshape how physicians are paid in the coming year. To help practices prepare, the California Medical Association (CMA) is hosting a live webinar, “Managing Medicare in 2026,” on December 17, 2025, offering an overview of payment and policy updates taking effect January 1.

CMA will host a webinar on Wednesday, December 17 to help physicians and practice administrators prepare for significant changes under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, including updates to c...

11/14/2025

FREE CMA Webinar: Navigating the MultiPlan Litigation: What Physician Practices and Facilities Need to Know
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 12:15pm-1:15pm

A sweeping federal antitrust lawsuit is moving forward against MultiPlan, Inc. and several major insurers, including Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealth and Blue Cross Blue Shield, alleging a price-fixing conspiracy that artificially suppressed out-of-network payment rates and cost providers billions of dollars. Following a key court ruling in June, the case is headed into discovery, with potential damages tripled under federal law for successful claims.

Join the California Medical Association for a timely webinar on what this case means for physician practices and facilities nationwide.

The website of the California Medical Association, representing more than 50,000 physicians in all specialties and modes of practice.

11/12/2025

During Diabetes Awareness Month, CMA is highlighting a free, CME-accredited webinar that helps physicians identify and address health inequities in diabetes prevention through improved screening and referral practices.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the growing burden of diabetes and the importance of early intervention. To support physicians in advancing equitable care, the California Medical Association (CMA) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are offering a free, on-demand continuing medical education (CME) program titled Break the Bias: Health Equity and the Importance of Screening and Referring for Diabetes Prevention.

During Diabetes Awareness Month, CMA is highlighting a free, CME-accredited webinar that helps physicians identify and address health inequities in diabetes prevention through improved screening and ...

11/12/2025

The latest issue of the San Diego County Medical Society's bi-weekly newsletter, "News You Can Use," is out today and available for viewing now. Find out the latest developments and news for San Diego County's physician community.

San Diego County Public Health Officer, Sayone Thihalolipavan, MD, MPH, just posted a new version of the County's Health Officer Flu Order. Prior orde

11/11/2025

What You Need to Know: Physicians who wish to change their Medicare participation status for 2026 must do so by December 31, 2025. This decision is especially important given the significant payment and policy changes in the newly finalized 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

Physicians who wish to change their Medicare participation status for 2026 must do so by December 31, 2025. This decision is especially important given the significant payment and policy changes in t...

11/07/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Vi Nguyen, the recipient of the 2025 Environmental Justice Award from California State Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner. Her work has brought attention to the Tijuana sewage crisis as a health crisis, lifting up the families who cannot simply “go elsewhere.”