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February 26, 2021
TAKE ACTION - Support AB 80, a Bill That Allows Physicians to Deduct PPP Expenses on State Taxes!!!
AB 80 is a critical piece of legislation that will help front-line physicians and community practices keep their doors open so that they can continue to provide necessary care for residents across the state. Physician practices have faced devastating reductions to revenues and increases in costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with 87% of practices reporting ongoing fiscal concerns. CMA is urging physicians to contact the governor and your legislators to urge immediate action to bring California’s tax treatment of PPP loans into conformity with federal tax laws.
In Kern County, Governor Newsom Announces New Central Valley Vaccine Initiatives Serving Hardest-Hit Communities
ARVIN – As California continues to ramp up vaccination efforts statewide, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the state is partnering with OptumServe and local counties to open up to 11 vaccination sites within the next week to serve some of the hardest-hit or most at-risk communities in the Central Valley, in addition to other steps to bolster vaccination efforts in the region. More...
NEWS
DHCS announces delay to Medi-Cal Rx implementation More...
If not us, then who?
These doctors and nurses battle covid all day. Then they go online and fight misinformation. More...
CMA hosting climate change townhall More...
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is seeking Hearing Board Members More...
UPDATES & DEADLINES
Call for nominations: California Delegation to the AMA - Deadline March 5 More...
Federal Information Blocking Rules: What Physicians Need to Know-Rules take effect April 5 More...
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Californians under 65 with severe health conditions can be vaccinated beginning March 15 More...
CMA demands TRPN immediately cease illegal $15 check scheme More...
WELLNESS
Physician Wellness in the News More...
AMA Q&A: How to ensure physician well-being is top of mind in 2021 More...
Care 4 Caregivers Now - Supporting Caregivers' Empowerment and Well-Being More...
CONNECTION AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
CMA Webinar: Telehealth Series for Small and Medium Sized Practices: (Pt. 11) Telehealth Strategy

March 4, 2021 | 12:15PM - 1:15PM

CMA Virtual Grand Rounds: Fighting to the Finish - COVID-19 Vaccines vs Variants *CME Available

March 9, 2021 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM

CPCA Webinar: The Empathy Effect Training

March 12, 2021 | 9:30AM - 11:00AM

CAP Webcast: Enhancing Your Practice’s Telemedicine Program

On-Demand | At Your Convenience

RESOURCES
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...