LAC DPH Health Alert: Increase in Clusters of Pertussis in 11 to 18-Year-Olds in LA County February 20, 2019 Key Messages There has been an increase in clusters of pertussis ... Read More
Licensing Ramifications After Drug Diversion Programs February 19, 2019 California's drug diversion program allows first-time offenders to avoid a criminal record if they complete program requirements. But if ... Read More
2019 LACMA Elections February 15, 2019 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! The Los Angeles County Medical Association is holding its 148th Annual Election this coming June. Active members ... Read More
Collect Patient Feedback for Better Online Reputation Management February 15, 2019 This article originally appeared on the PatientPop website It's no secret that patient feedback is an important component of online ... Read More
Monday Rx | February 11, 2019 | Mental Health Reimbursement Practices Threatening Patient Access February 12, 2019 Lower Reimbursement Rates Impacting Patient Access to Mental Health Providers I begin by focusing on a couple of important areas ... Read More
AB 72: The Independent Dispute Resolution Process and How CMA Can Help February 11, 2019 On July 1, 2017, a California law took effect that changed the way that non-contracted physicians bill and are ... Read More
How to Improve Hospital Communication for Patient Handoffs February 8, 2019 This article originally appeared on the TigerConnect website In the fast-paced environment of modern healthcare, good hospital communication is critical ... Read More
Monday Rx | February 4, 2019 | Addressing the Health Care Workforce Shortage February 4, 2019 Busy week that was as LACMA physician leaders like Dr C. Freeman, Dr. Jerry Abraham and Dr. Sion Roy ... Read More
CMA Objects to Federal Rule that Would Disrupt Comprehensive Women's Health Coverage February 4, 2019 The California Medical Association (CMA) has filed formal comments objecting to a proposed federal rule that would change the way consumers ... Read More
3 Strategies that Drive Practice Performance February 1, 2019 With rising administrative costs, a growing gap in patient self-pay collections, and increasing administrative demands on clinicians' time, it's ... Read More
Third Case of Rifampin/Penicillin-Resistant Strain of RB51 Brucella from Consuming Raw Milk January 30, 2019 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory last week regarding Brucella RB51 exposures from ... Read More
Monday Rx | January 28, 2019 | Exciting Member Projects in the Works! January 30, 2019 LACMA's First Physician-Only Marketplace LACMA is developing our first physician-only marketplace that will be unveiled this Spring. The fundamental goal ... Read More