The San Bernardino County Medical Society mission is to promote the science and art of medicine, care and well-being of patients, protection of public health, betterment of the medical profession and equitable access to care.
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Revised budget proposal sets stage for negotiations amid mounting health care pressures
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised 2026-27 budget proposal sets the stage for budget negotiations as California faces mounting fiscal pressures and major health care funding challenges. Key proposals include changes to Medi-Cal funding, new costs tied to federal policy changes under H.R. 1, increased premiums for certain enrollees, and a controversial MCO tax proposal that CMA says conflicts with Proposition 35.
Health care worker minimum wage increases under SB 525 take effect July 1
Additional health care worker minimum wage increases required under SB 525 will take effect July 1, 2026, impacting physician groups and other health care facilities statewide. CMA continues to monitor implementation and advocate for physician practices as the law phases in over time.
AMA survey highlights ongoing prior auth burdens as CMA continues reform efforts
A new AMA survey shows physicians remain deeply frustrated by prior authorization requirements, with most reporting delays in care, treatment disruptions and negative impacts on patient outcomes. The findings come as CMA continues to push prior authorization reforms in California.
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CME Webinar: Physicians in the Hot Seat (Hosted by TDC)
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WEBINAR: Audit Ready - Protecting Your Practice From Medicare & Medi-Cal Risk
6pm-7pm - Free to Physicians
Comprehensive Practice Optimization Workshop
In-Person workshop geared towards medical office staff from all specialites
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"I joined the medical society not entirely sure what to expect or how it might impact my daily work. Then the pandemic struck—and everything changed. My colleagues and I were scrambling, doing everything we could to secure supplies for practices that were hanging by a thread. In those moments, access to PPE wasn’t just important; it was literally a matter of life or death.
After exhausting every avenue I could think of, I reached out to SBCMS and CMA as something of a last hope. The first question they asked was, “Do you have a truck or an SUV?” I’ll never forget that moment. What followed was beyond anything I imagined—I drove away with enough PPE and medical supplies to keep our office safe and operational for years. It was the first time I truly understood that the medical society wasn’t just an organization; it was a lifeline. A partner who showed up when it mattered most.
To this day, SBCMS and CMA remain my trusted “go-to” for practice solutions, funding opportunities, GME expansion, and support for the patients we serve. I truly cannot imagine practicing medicine without their collaboration, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to physicians."
Steven H. Barag, DO SBCMS and CMA Member
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