Central Coast Medical Association

06/18/2025

As a physician, it's not a question of if you'll face a lawsuit, but when. Whether you’re choosing medical malpractice insurance for the first time or seeking additional coverage for an established practice, selecting the right insurer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. When your reputation and livelihood are on the line, you need a strong, proactive insurance partner on your side.

Whether you’re choosing medical malpractice insurance for the first time or seeking additional coverage for an established practice, selecting the right insurer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. When your reputation and livelihood are on the line, you need a strong, proactive i...

05/13/2025

Healthcare practitioners often receive inquiries from students seeking opportunities to shadow or observe, volunteer, or learn through a formal clinical rotation. Regardless of the situation, it is vital to safeguard patients’ rights, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.

Create guidelines to prevent practice risks, eliminate patient harm, and protect patient privacy.

04/09/2025

Tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can make clinicians’ lives easier and more successful by relieving administrative burdens, streamlining workflows, and improving patient safety and risk management. This article from The Doctors Company emphasizes that EHR interoperability is the essential first step.

Healthcare practitioners are ready to let AI lighten their loads—but first, we need to achieve EHR interoperability. AI can help us with that, too.

02/11/2025

From payroll laws to healthcare compliance, staying ahead of the latest requirements is critical for protecting your practice. Regulations are constantly changing—are you keeping up?

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01/20/2025

New from : Wildfire resources for physicians, businesses, property owners & families, plus our new Guide for Patients and Physicians Impacted by Southern California Wildfires. cmadocs.org/wildfires

01/08/2025

Join the Chelsey Initiative with Dr. David Putrino for a CME-accredited workshop, "Long COVID and other Infection-Associated Chronic Conditions."

12/31/2024

spent the year fighting for our physician members, including working with and to stop harmful policies and legal advocacy to enforce . Read more at cmadocs.org/year-in-review

12/19/2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare, but with this transformation comes critical questions around data, ethics, patient consent, and liability. This TDC Group article breaks down the four phases of AI development in healthcare and the legal and ethical considerations at each stage. Learn how these challenges can be addressed to utilize AI's full potential while ensuring patient safety and ethical integrity.

AI has real benefits for hospital systems, physicians, other practitioners, and ultimately patients. At the same time, there are serious concerns about privacy, bias, consent, and accountability.

12/05/2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has potential to help alleviate clinician burnout and address health disparities. In this TDC Group article, Kevin Johnson, MD, MS, University of Pennsylvania, explores various AI tools and how they can be strategically implemented to support healthcare professionals while advancing patient care. Discover how adopting a people-first approach to AI can enhance both clinician well-being and healthcare equity

Kevin Johnson, MD, MS, discusses how strategic applications of AI can help address the clinician burnout crisis and improve health equity.

11/27/2024

Harmful errors can occur even in routine office encounters. Our latest study focuses on identifying and addressing the administrative and clinical systems factors that contribute to office-based medical malpractice claims.

By understanding the underlying factors behind malpractice claims, healthcare professionals can implement proactive measures to enhance patient safety and reduce risk. Discover actionable insights and strategies to strengthen your practice and prioritize patient safety: https://www.thedoctors.com/articles/office-based-medical-malpractice-claims-study-examines-administrative-and-clinical-systems-factors/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ClosedClaims

11/07/2024

🎉Congratulations to our 2024 San Luis Obispo County Physician of the Year, Dr. Andrew Anthony!🎉
Thank you to all the physicians and guests who came to celebrate this achievement. Together, we are stronger.💪

11/06/2024

🎉Congratulations to our 2024 Santa Barbara County Physicians of the Year, Dr. Fred Kass! 🎉Thank you to all the physicians and guests who joined us to celebrate this honor. Together, we are stronger.💪