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CMA President Peter N. Bretan, Jr., M.D., statement on George Floyd death
California Medical Association (CMA) President Peter N. Bretan, Jr., M.D., released the following statement in response to the death of…
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Greetings to all California urologists: The COVID-19 pandemic is easily on track to effect the greatest social upheaval the world…
Read MoreSpecial Bulletin – Telehealth Alert
Dear Members and Colleagues, The CUA wishes to share a recent Telehealth Alert from Mark Painter at PRS as well…
Read MoreCMA urges Congress to protect the viability of physician practices during COVID-19 crisis
The California Medical Association, in conjunction with other state medical associations — representing hundreds of thousands of physicians who are…
Read MoreHistoric! CUA President, Peter Bretan, Jr. installed as CMA President
CONGRATULATIONS PETER ON YOUR TERM AS CMA PRESIDENT! CUA President, Dr. Peter Bretan, took the podium as newly installed CMA…
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RSVP for “Silent Killer” Documentary – Oct. 17
The CUA will be taking part in a panel discussion that will follow the ZERO Prostate “Silent Killer” documentary in…
Read MoreACR 111, Kiley – proclaims the month of September 2019 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in California
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 111 CHAPTER 135 Relative to Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. [ Filed with Secretary of…
Read MoreResident doctors say UC Davis Health has agreed to bargain with their union
Article from the Sacramento Bee, May 1 By Alyssa Hodenfield | Cathie Anderson UC Davis Health has agreed to negotiate…
Read MoreGood news for coalition opposing SB201 (Intersex)
Faced with a broad coalition of pediatric and urological societies, plus powerful patient testimony and CUA/CMA opposition, the committee hearing…
Read MoreHow to Avoid HIPAA Violations on Social Media
How to Avoid HIPAA Violations on Social Media HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was passed in…
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There are several bipartisan federal policy proposals, like #HR4597 and #HR6179, cosponsored by CA representatives, that promote increased use of #biosimilars to benefit patients, providers, and budgets while preserving physician and patient choice.
Excellent panel at @SDChamber today discussing health care cost-savings possibilities like #biosimilars. CA has the potential to save hundreds of millions of dollars annually by increasing access to biosimilar medicines in the state.
First participants dosed with potential vaccine for COVID19 in @Pfizer clinical trials https://tinyurl.com/y7zc8yhy
Flash poll on delayed surgeries - 5 super quick questions - please click link and let us know. Results shown at end.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z95NT37
An erectile dysfunction drug might improve critical coronavirus cases https://bgr.com/2020/04/01/coronavirus-cure-erectile-dysfunction-drug-aviptadil-used-in-trial/
Great read in @MorningConsult on how #biosimilars can help patients afford their medications ➡️ "Affordable biosimilars could be used to treat some of the most complex diseases we know while increasing competition in the health care marketplace." https://morningconsult.com/opinions/policy-pathway-expanding-access-more-affordable-treatments-americans/
Coronavirus: The Hammer and the Dance
https://link.medium.com/gIH5T8WBZ4
@tomaspueyo
An excellent synopsis and action plan to buy us some time. See charts showing impact on our healthcare system.
The future of R&D is at risk because of #HR3. Congress must reject this proposal, so future treatment innovations are available to the patients who need them the most. @HouseGOP @HouseDemocrats
CUA President, Dr. Peter Bretan, taking the podium as newly installed CMA President, on Sat., 10/26/19, Anaheim, CA. The energy and vibe was positively amazing!
"Physicians must lead the fight to take back our profession from administrators and bureaucrats." -- PB