CPPPH offers regional workshops on physician well-being California Public Protection and Physician Health. Inc. (CPPPH) is hosting two fall workshops for hospital medical staffs and groups interested in physician health and well-being. The workshops will be held in Oakland on Saturday, October 7, and in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 4. The workshop, "Effective Functioning of Wellbeing Committees," is intended for hospital medical staff, medical groups, specialty societies, and others involved or interested in improving the health and well-being of physicians. Workshop topics include: How to handle the first meeting with a physician when ... September 27, 2017 General CME, Continuing Medical Education, CPPPH, Physician Well-Being, Physician Wellness, Seminars 0 0 Comment Read More »
Anthem Blue Cross offering fall seminars on 2017 operational updates Throughout October, the Anthem Blue Cross Provider Network Education Team will offer live seminars to discuss 2017 operational updates. Topics will include participation in the California health care marketplace, Blue Cross and Blue Shield alpha prefix change, and details on the new website for radiology services. Each seminar runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The first session is slated for October 3 in San Mateo, and the series will conclude on October 26 in Fresno. Practices interested in attending should register on the Anthem website. Click here for the ... September 25, 2017 Managed Care Anthem Blue Cross, Seminars 0 0 Comment Read More »
UCSF offers free training to empower healthcare providers to improve the health of their communities California is experiencing an epidemic of obesity leading to costly chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart disease, with low-income, underserved communities disproportionately affected. In partnership with the California Department of Public Health, the University of California, San Francisco’s Champion Provider Fellowship is offering a free one-day training program to empower, train and support health care providers to use their expertise and respected voices to improve the health of their communities through local policy, systems and environmental changes. The training will be Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at ... August 25, 2017 General Public Health, Seminars 0 0 Comment Read More »
Climate and Health: What Every Health Professional Should Know Climate change is the greatest public health threat of the 21st century. As informed and trusted individuals, health professionals play a critical role in addressing the health impacts of climate change with patients, communities and public leaders. Physicians and other health professionals are invited to free one-day trainings hosted by the California Climate and Health Partnership, "Climate and Health: What Every Health Professional Should Know." The events take place on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Dignity Health Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, and on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Charles R. ... August 25, 2017 General Climate Change, Public Health, Seminars 0 0 Comment Read More »
UC Davis offers free course in palliative care on June 25 Health care professionals from all specialties are invited to participate in a Palliative Care Mini Medical School, hosted by UC Davis on June 25 in Sacramento. This half-day course will be moderated by Fred Meyers, M.D., who helped establish the UC Davis Hospice Program, and will feature additional palliative care specialists, oncologists, social workers and more. Panelists will discuss myths, misconceptions and truths about palliative care; questions for patients to ask themselves and their physicians; and strategies for providing the best care possible. Although free, seating is limited and registration is ... June 8, 2016 General Seminars, Palliative Care 0 0 Comment Read More »
Immunization summit coming to Sacramento April 24-25 The 2016 California Immunization Coalition (CIC) Summit, “Celebrating Healthier Tomorrows,” is scheduled for April 24-25 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. This annual meeting brings together a wide range of immunization partners from throughout California and beyond to share ideas, discuss issues and learn from one another. The summit is presented by the California Immunization Coalition, a public-private partnership dedicated to achieving and maintaining full immunization protection for all Californians to promote health and prevent serious illness. Speakers for the 2016 event include: Carolyn Bridges, M.D., Associate Director of ... January 15, 2016 General Seminars, Vaccination, Immunization 0 0 Comment Read More »
Free workshops on how standing orders can improve adult immunization rates The Immunization Action Coalition is offering four free workshops in California to help physicians improve adult immunization rates while streamlining their practices. This workshop, “Take a Stand™: Use Standing Orders to Improve Adult Immunization Rates,” is a one-stop shop to help you easily implement standing orders (“standardized procedures”) for adult immunizations in your practice. The workshops will be held on January 19 in San Francisco, January 20 in Sacramento, January 22 in Los Angeles and January 23 in San Diego. Standing orders authorize nurses and other appropriately trained health care personnel, ... January 15, 2016 General Public Health, Seminars, Vaccination, Immunization 0 0 Comment Read More »
ICD-10 training seminar dates and locations announced The California Medical Association (CMA), in partnership with your local county medical society and the California Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), is now offering statewide, two-day ICD-10 code set seminars this summer. A full schedule of dates and locations is now available at www.cmanet.org/AAPC-ICD10. The training is designed specifically for coding staff and intended to give attendees a comprehensive understanding of guidelines and conventions of ICD-10, as well as fundamental knowledge of how to decipher, understand and accurately apply codes in ICD-10. This American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) course is ... April 1, 2015 General Billing/Coding, ICD-10, Seminars, AAPC-ICD-10 0 0 Comment Read More »
