INFORMATION FOR PHYSICIANS AND PRACTICES ON COVID-19
Infant Tests Positive for COVID-19
Merced County health officials confirmed its first infant-related COVID-19 exposure case in Merced County.
Health officials confirmed that a five-month-old infant recently tested positive for the virus. The infant is doing well and recovering at home. Due to protected health information requirements and to maintain the patient’s confidentiality, Public Health is not able to disclose further information about this case. More...
Health Officials Confirm Fourth Death Related to COVID-19 in Merced County
May 12, the Merced County Department of Public Health (Department) confirmed the fourth death related to COVID-19, otherwise known as novel coronavirus. The Merced County resident was a male over the age of 65 with underlying health conditions. More...
DWC increases reimbursement for telephone visit E/M codes
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) on Tuesday announced that it will increase the reimbursement for telephone evaluation and management (E/M) codes (CPT codes 99441, 99442, 99443). According to the order, DWC will increase reimbursement of these telephone services retroactive to March 1, 2020, providing parity with office visit E/M codes for services rendered in person or by audio/video telehealth. More...
Are you interested in COVID-19 Virtual Grand Rounds? Take CMA's 5-minute survey
The California Health and Human Services Agency is partnering with the California Medical Association and academic medical centers across the state to host a regular series of virtual grand rounds for the state’s clinicians on the evolving understanding and management of COVID-19 patients. More...
SBA issues new FAQ on Paycheck Protection Program
The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a new FAQ today to clarify certain rules for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which provides forgivable loans to physician practices to cover operating expenses. Practices are encouraged to review this document. More...
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a new $3 trillion coronavirus relief plan on Tuesday that includes $1 trillion in direct aid for states, increases federal matching payments for Medicaid and offers an additional $100 billion in direct aid to physicians and hospitals that does not need to be repaid. More...
CMA urges lawmakers to protect physicians from unfair lawsuits during public health emergency
The California Medical Association (CMA) and the California Hospital Association (CHA) are urging Congress to pass legislation that includes protection against unfair lawsuits for health care workers. More...
The California Medical Association (CMA) has added new COVID-19 webinars to its library of on-demand education. These webinars are available free to all interested parties as part of CMA’s ongoing support for physicians during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
