CMA publishes summary of new health care laws for 2016 The California Legislature had an active year, passing many new laws affecting health care. In particular, there was a strong focus on Medi-Cal, scope of practice for allied health professionals, public health and residential care facilities for the elderly. This document contains a list of the most significant new health laws of interest to physicians. The California Medical Association has published a summary of the most significant new health laws. For more details, see "Significant New California Laws of Interest to Physicians for 2016." November 20, 2015 General Legislation, Health Law Library, State Legislation 0 0 Comment Read More »
Governor signs bill to extend CURES registration deadline for prescribers and dispensers In the final days of the legislative session, the California Medical Association (CMA) worked to pass Assembly Bill 679 to extend by six months the registration deadline for the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES). All individuals practicing in California who possess both a state regulatory board license authorized to prescribe, dispense, furnish or order controlled substances and a Drug Enforcement Administration Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (DEA Certificate) now have until July 1, 2016, to register to use CURES. In 2013, Senate Bill 809 required the California Department ... October 14, 2015 General Advocacy, CURES, Legislation, Prescription Drugs 0 0 Comment Read More »
