CMA recoups $29 million on behalf of physician members California physicians have a powerful ally when it comes to dealing with problematic payors—the California Medical Association (CMA) Center for Economic Services (CES). Staffed by practice management experts with a combined experience of more than 125 years in medical practice operations, the CES team has recovered $29 million from payors on behalf of its physician members over the past 10 years. In 2018, CES had a record year, recovering nearly $11 million from payors on behalf of physician members, up from $3 million in 2017. This is money that would ... January 14, 2019 CMA Payor Issues and Reimbursement, Practice Management 0 0 Comment Read More »
ABMS seeking physician comments on Maintenance of Certification reform In 2017, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and its 24 member boards launched a major initiative—Continuing Board Certification: Vision for the Future Commission—to re-envision the future of continuing board certification. The commission recently released its draft report, which includes the key findings and recommendations for reforming how ABMS specialty boards operate continuing certification programs. The draft report is open for public comment until Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, at 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The California Medical Association (CMA) is encouraging physicians to review the recommendations and provide comments on ... January 14, 2019 CMA, General Licensing & Regulatory Issues 0 0 Comment Read More »
Congratulations James Tong, MD, on receiving "The Unforgettables "Top Doc" Award James Tong, MD selected by the San Bernardino County Medical Society's Board of Directors, for "The Unforgettables "Top Doc" Award for 2018. James E. Tong, MD is the Assistant Area Medical Director of the Women’s and Children’s Health Service Line for Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG), in the San Bernardino County Area (SBC). He has been in this role since May 2016; prior to his current role Dr. Tong was the Chief of Service, Pediatrics beginning in April 2013. After completing his Pediatrics Residency (2006) and his Pediatric Nephrology ... January 3, 2019 Awards The Unforgettables, Top Doc Award 0 0 Comment Read More »
