CalHealthCares Awards $58.6M in Physician Loan Repayment Under a new program created to expand access to care for Medi-Cal patients, Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC) announced a commitment to pay off $58.6 million in student loans for physicians. Awardees include 16 physicians in Alameda County and 6 physicians in Contra Costa County. July 9, 2019 General CalHealthCares, Loan Repayment, MediCal Read More »
Patient Right to Know Act Effective in July 2019 Under a new law signed by Governor Brown this week, physicians on probation for certain disciplinary actions after July 1, 2019 will be required to notify patients about their status before an appointment. September 21, 2018 General Board, Licensing, Medical Read More »
New Medical Board App for Patients The Medical Board of California (MBC) has released a free mobile app that notifies patients about changes to their physician's license status. August 6, 2018 General Board, Licensing, Medical Read More »
2018 Content in CMA Health Law Library The California Medical Association (CMA)'s online health law library, a free benefit to ACCMA members, has updated some content recently. July 6, 2018 General Issues, Legal, Medical Read More »
End of Life Option Act Reinstated Temporarily A state appeals court reinstated the End of Life Option Act on June 15, pending any future rulings to the contrary. June 19, 2018 General Issues, Legal, Medical Read More »