Are you and your patients experiencing problems filling prescriptions for controlled substances?? Members from across the state are reporting difficulty filling prescriptions for controlled substances. While there are known shortages of some medications, the issue seems to be creeping outward such that patients
“BRITNEY SPEARS CAN BE CONSERVED, AND MARK RIPPEE CANNOT?” The memorial of Mark Rippee, a blind, mentally ill homeless man, was held last week in Solano County. Mark died homeless in his hometown on November 29. It was noted by a Sacramento
Today, Los Angeles County moved to accelerate its implementation of CARE Court, the state’s new framework to deliver mental health and substance use disorder services to Californians suffering from severe mental health disorders. The County is working to implement the
The Governor announced his 2023-24 proposed state budget this week. His plan avoids touching California’s $28 billion rainy-day reserves by balancing the budget through a combination of funding delays ($7.4 billion), reductions ($5.7 billion), fund shifts ($4.3 billion), trigger reductions ($3.9 billion)
CalHHS has released the January 2023 Progress Report which highlights the first 18 months of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI). You may view the report and statement from CalHHS Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly here.
This one-hour webinar will discuss the new 2023 laws that are affecting physicians and their practices, highlight pending health legislation and explain CMA’s legal resources available to members. Register here.
eRx Flexibility for Low Volume Prescribers AB 852 (Wood) will provide exemptions to e-prescribing requirements for low volume prescribers. The bill will also provide exemptions for practices affected by federal, state or local emergencies or disasters. California’s e-prescribing mandate took effect in January of this