Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Providing Protection Against Omicron Variant Available at No Cost The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), through CMS announced that people with Medicare, Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage, private insurance coverage, or no health coverage can get COVID-19 vaccines, including the updated Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines, at no cost, for as long as the federal government continues purchasing and distributing these COVID-19 vaccines. The FDA has authorized the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech updated vaccines that target the original COVID-19 viral strain and two Omicron variants (BA.4/BA.5) that are currently the most prevalent in the U.S. Individuals are eligible for their ... September 12, 2022 General covid, covid-19, covid-19 vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
Monkeypox Resources and Vaccine Information from SBCDPH MONKEYPOX RESOURCES AND VACCINE INFORMATION ON BEHALF OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PATIENT OUTREACH: San Bernardino County Public Health is offering JYNNEOS vaccines as pre-exposure prophylaxis for patients at risk for getting Mpx for individuals who live, work, or go to school in our county. See flyer on how to secure an appointment. Once the patient Interest survey is filled out, we will reach out to the individual to schedule a first-dose appointment. If you are interested in hosting a vaccine event for your members, let us know! ... August 22, 2022 General Monkeypox, monkeypox resources, San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, SBCDPH 0 0 Comment Read More »
Mohan Mallam, MD Granted Hospice Medical Director Certified Credential PRESS RELEASE Contact: Brenda Ponce, Administrative Assistant (760) 256-4601 Dr. Mohan Mallam Granted the Hospice Medical Director Certified® (HMDC®) Credential Barstow, California – July, 2022 Mohan Mallam, MD FACP CMD HMDC, was recently granted the Hospice Medical Director Certified credential by the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board. Dr. Mallam was recognized for his commitment to improving the quality of life by displaying professional competency in the hospice industry. Hospice practice includes patient care, medication management, performance improvement, engagement in interdisciplinary group (IDG) activities, and much more. Professional certification affirms a knowledge and experience base ... July 20, 2022 General, Press Releases 0 0 Comment Read More »
PHO Advisory: Monkeypox SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH HEALTHCARE PROVIDER HEALTH ADVISORY: July 1, 2022 DOWNLOAD LETTER HERE San Bernardino County Providers: As of 7/1/2022, there are total of 395 Monkeypox cases in the United States of which 85 cases are in California. All cases were mild with zero resulting in deaths. There are zero confirmed cases so far in San Bernardino County. The most significant risk factor is close, sustained skin-to-skin contact. Vaccine Distribution San Bernardino County Department of Public Health (SBCDPH) is working closely with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) in its consideration for ... July 5, 2022 General monkeypox 0 0 Comment Read More »
A Year in Review: Physician Perspectives on Information Blocking Regulations (AMA Reprint) A Year in Review: Physician Perspectives on Information Blocking Regulations (Reprinted from the American Medical Association-AMA) Over a year has passed since the Information Blocking compliance date (April 5, 2021). Several critical components necessary for physicians to fully comply with the regulations are still missing. These include a final set of regulations from The US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) and HHS policies on provider Actor disincentives. Yet, all Actors subject to HHS’ Information Blocking regulations (i.e., providers, EHR vendors, and health information ... April 27, 2022 General information blocking 0 0 Comment Read More »
Outstanding Awards Nominations Due April 21, 2022 Have you submitted your nomination yet for this year's SBCMS Outstanding Awards? Nominate yourself or a colleague to receive one of these prestigious awards which will be presented at the SBCMS Annual Installation of Officers on June 22. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION: APRIL 21 AT 11:59PM PT (CLICK HERE FOR NOMINATION FORM) We look forward to celebrating our shining stars! Thank you for helping us pay tribute to exceptional individuals whose contributions to medicine and the community have changed all of our lives for the better. Questions? Please email Debbie at debbie@sbcms.org. April 8, 2022 Awards, General SBCMS Outstanding Awards 0 0 Comment Read More »
Deadline to Submit Vaccine Administration Claims is April 5, 2022 Submit Your Vaccine Administration Claims for Reimbursement by the April 5, 2022 Deadline The COVID-19 Coverage Assistance Fund which reimburses for the claims for testing, treatment and vaccine administration is running out and the deadline to submit for vaccine administration claims is quickly approaching. Claims will be accepted through April 5, 2022, at 11:59 pm via the COVID-19 CAF portal. Claims submitted to the portal after the April 5, 2022, deadline will not be adjudicated. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) notes that claims submitted by the deadline will be ... March 31, 2022 General CAF Portal, COVID-19 vaccine administration claims 0 0 Comment Read More »
2022-2023 SBCMS Board of Directors & CMA District II San Bernardino Delegation Nomination Slate TO: SBCMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM: CHRIS TSAI, MD, CHAIRPERSON, NOMINATING COMMITTEE RE: NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT and DRAFT SLATE OF OFFICER AND DELGATION MEMBERS FOR 2022-23 DATE: JANUARY 19, 2022 / UPDATED MARCH 10, 2022 The Nominating Committee held a Zoom meeting on January 19, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Members in attendance were Christopher Tsai, MD (Chair); Kristy Roloff, DO; Javier Sánchez, MD; Tarek Moqattash, MD; William Jih, MD; Rahul Nayyar, ... March 21, 2022 General 2022-2023 SBCMS Nomination Slate 0 0 Comment Read More »
Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Center (Riverside County) As many of you have experienced, there is a shortage of oral antiviral medications to treat SARS-COV-2 in our regional. The Riverside County Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Center in Moreno Valley is administering IV infusions of Sotrovimab for high risk patients in both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Both self-referrals and physician referrals are accepted and appointments will be scheduled the same day or the following day. PATIENTS MUST MEET THREE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: Positive SARS-CoV-2 test result Post Exposure Prophylaxis to people exposed to a SARS-CoV-2 infected individual or who are at high risk of ... March 7, 2022 General MAB, monoclonal antibody treatment center 0 0 Comment Read More »
PHO Message: Covid-19 Therapeutics Treatments Message from Michael A. Sequeira, M.D., Health Officer, County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health February 11, 2022 San Bernardino County COVID-19 Provider, Thank you for your partnership as we continue to provide COVID-19 therapeutic treatments to our San Bernardino County communities. The COVID-19 therapeutics sotrovimab, evusheld, paxlovid and molnupiravir continue to be allocated to providers and pharmacies throughout San Bernardino County although these treatments remain in limited supply. As a result, we understand there may be a need for providers to refer patients to other facilities for immediate treatment. Additionally, patients may ... February 11, 2022 General COVID-19 therapeutic treatments, SBCDPH 0 0 Comment Read More »
