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April 29, 2021
Final round of CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Program began 4/28, open to new applicants
The sixth and final round of the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program opened Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 9 a.m. Applications are due by Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 5 p.m. Eligible applicants include current waitlisted small businesses and/or nonprofits not selected in previous rounds and new applicants that meet eligibility criteria. The eligible grant award is $5,000 to $25,000. More...
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MORE NEWS
Federal public health emergency renewed through July 19, 2021; Additional renewals expected More...
Legislature passes bill that would allow physicians to deduct PPP expenses on state income taxes More...
Most physicians experienced little relief from prior authorization as COVID-19 cases soared More...
What doctors wish patients knew about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine More...
CMA publishes 2020 annual report More...
UPDATES & DEADLINES
PPE Relief Program Closing - Order While Supplies Last More...
Cal-HOP HIE funding opportunity expiring soon More...
OF INTEREST...
Free Group Purchasing Program to Save Up To 20% on Essential Medical Supplies
The Cooperative of American Physicians (CAP) is making its popular Group Purchasing Program available to all California physicians. This free program can save you up to 20% on everyday medical, surgical, and office supplies. CAP remains committed to helping all physicians succeed during this period of pandemic, regulatory, and reimbursement uncertainty.
 
Get the same volume pricing on practice supplies as the nation’s largest health systems! In most cases, you won't even have to change how you order and receive invoices from your current suppliers!
Save on supplies and products like:
  • Flu and Routine Vaccines
  • Clinical Equipment
  • Medical Supplies
  • Office Products and Supplies
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • And Much More!
As a leading provider of superior medical malpractice coverage in California for more than 40 years, CAP is pleased to offer this free program to help your practice save time and money.

In addition to the savings you can receive from CAP's group purchasing program, you may also be eligible for significant savings on your medical malpractice protection. To learn more about becoming a CAP member, please call 800-356-5672 or email MD@CAPphysicians.com. Request an Instant Quote today to learn how much you can save on medical malpractice coverage through CAP.
Annual Call for CMA Award Applications and Nominations More...
CMA files brief with California Supreme Court in important peer review case More...
Court: "Anesthesiologist" title is restricted to MDs, DOs More...
Vaccinated health care workers can enter to win free concert tickets More...
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
2% Medicare sequester cuts delayed through end of 2021 More...
Dignity Health seeks to renew Anthem contract by July 15 deadline; reaches agreement with Aetna More...
WELLNESS
Physician Wellness in the News More...
Burned out by the pandemic, 3 in 10 health-care workers consider leaving the profession More...
CONNECTION AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Virtual Grand Rounds: COVID-19 and Pregnancy - What are the risks for mom and baby? *CME Available

May 11, 2021 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM PDT

AMA STEPS Forward™ webinar series: Study findings on physician burnout

May 13, 2021 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM PDT

RESOURCES
Kern County COVID-19 Dashboard More...
PPE Relief Portal: FREE PPE from CA Office of Emergency Services and CMA More...
CMA's COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for Physician Practices More...
Updated payor profiles for 2021 More...
CMA's Telehealth Resource Center More...
New California Health Laws 2021 More...