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 George Floyd and institutionalized racism in America: “The physicians of…
Message from the President – Matt Cooperberg, MD
Greetings to all California urologists: The COVID-19 pandemic is easily on track to effect the greatest social upheaval the world has seen since World War II, and is doing so…
Special Bulletin – Telehealth Alert
Dear Members and Colleagues, The CUA wishes to share a recent Telehealth Alert from Mark Painter at PRS as well as other resources that may be helpful to you and…
CMA 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 on the front lines caring for patients during the novel…
Historic! 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 President, on Sat., 10/26/19, Anaheim, CA. The energy and vibe…
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 Los Angeles on October 17. The documentary highlights the unbalanced…
ACR 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 State August 27, 2019. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST ACR 111, Kiley.…
Resident 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 with the Committee of Interns and Residents on pay and…
Good 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 SB201 on April 1 asked Sen. Weiner to work out…
How 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 1996 to streamline the U.S. healthcare system. It also protects…