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CMA Cosponsors Health Literacy Conference in Anaheim, Members Get $100 off Registration
CMA is again this year cosponsoring the Institute for Healthcare Advancement’s annual Health Literacy Conference. This year’s conference, “Health Literacy and Chronic Illness Management,” is May 3-4 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Anaheim.

IMQ’s Annual CME Provider Conference Is May 11
The Institute for Medical Quality’s annual CME Provider Conference is Friday, May 11, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel near the San Francisco International Airport.

CMA Experts Can Help You Gain Control of Your Practice’s Bottom Line; Next Workshop Is May 16 in Riverside
CMA’s Center for Economic Services is offering a series of hands-on “Back to Basics” billing and collections workshops throughout the state. The next workshop is May 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Riverside.

2007-2008 Councils and Committees nomination deadline for the 2007-2008 term is May 25
The nomination deadline for the 2007-2008 term is May 25. Nominees must be endorsed by their county medical societies. Contact your county medical society for information on the nomination process.

CMA Hosts Payor Contracting Seminars for Physicians and their Office Staff
CMA and county medical societies are cohosting a series of seminars to help physician practices assess payor contracts and prepare for contract negotiations. The next “Taking Charge” seminar is June 7 inNapa/Solano (Click here for a list of all currently scheduled seminars).

Free Online CME from CMA: Medical and Health Disaster Preparedness and Response
CMA has converted the materials from its 8th Annual Disaster Preparedness Conference into a free downloadable CME program for physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals.

Primer Offers Physicians Practical Tips on Improving
Immunization Rates Among Minorities; Earn Three CME Hours
AMA recently released a new primer to help physicians improve immunization rates, particularly in minority populations.