Medical Staffs Are Invited to Attend Physicians Advocacy Forum in Irvine
[Posted 02/09/06]

The Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) is hosting a Physicians Advocacy Forum Saturday, February 25, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Irvine. A dynamic group of speakers will talk about issues facing physicians and medical staffs in California, including pay for performance, Medicare and Medi-Cal reimbursement, EMTALA reform and protection, and SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) lawsuits. They will also discuss strategies for safeguarding medical staff self-governance from increasingly aggressive hospital administrations.

Speakers will include State Senator Joseph Dunn (D-Garden Grove), CMA CEO Jack Lewin, M.D., governance bylaws consultant and CMA Past President Howard Lang, medical staff attorney Tom Curtis, and AMA OMSS chair William Monnig, M.D.

There is no charge to attend this event, but advance registration is required as space is limited. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by February 21.

Contact: Linda Johansen, 714/978-1160 or ljohansen@ocma.org.