Below is a searchable database of the legislative and legal issues currently being tracked by CMA. If you have questions about any particular issue, contact the staff listed on the issue detail page.
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Damages: Kaiser Foundation Health Plans, Inc. et. al. v. Superior Court (Rahm, et al.)
Type:
LegalIssues Areas:
- Legal Issues
- Professional Liability
Status:
The Court of Appeal issued its published opinion concluding the plaintiffs did not have to comply with CCP 425.13 on their punitive damages claims against the Health Plan.The California Supreme Court denied Kaiser's petiton for review.
CMA Position
Amicus Curiae
Outcome
Resolved
Scope of Practice: California Society of Anesthesiologists and California Medical Association v. Arn
Type:
LegalIssues Areas:
- Legal Issues
- Scope of Practice
Status:
CMA and CSA filed a petition for review before the California Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal upheld the trial court's decision and refused to overturn the opt-out.
CMA Position
Plaintiff
Outcome
Pending
SB 1318 (Wolk) Influenza Vaccinations for Health Care Providers in Health Facilities
Type:
LegislativeIssues Areas:
- Hospitals/Health Care Facilities
- Public Health
Status:
Anticipated to be heard in Senate Health Committee on April 18th.
CMA Position
Sponsor
Outcome
Pending
Medicare: Palomar Center v. Sebelius
Type:
LegalIssues Areas:
- Legal Issues
Status:
Oral arguments were heard before the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on March 7, 2012. CMA has submitted further briefing and the case is currently pending before the Ninth Circuit.
CMA Position
Amicus Curiae
Outcome
Pending
Medi-Cal Rate Cuts & Public Records Act: CMA, CHA, & CPA v. California Department of Health Care Ser
Type:
LegalIssues Areas:
- Legal Issues
Status:
The court ruled in CMA's favor and ordered DHCS to disclose the requested public records to the petitioners. The court also awarded CMA attorneys' fees and costs.
CMA Position
Plaintiff
Outcome
Resolved
SB 1524 (Hernandez) Nurse Practitioners
Type:
LegislativeIssues Areas:
- Professional Development and Licensure
- Quality of Care
- Scope of Practice
Status:
Passed Senate Business, Professions & Economic Development Committee. Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee.
CMA Position
Oppose
Outcome
Pending
SB 1501 (Kehoe) Abortion (Support If Amended)
Type:
LegislativeIssues Areas:
- Quality of Care
- Scope of Practice
Status:
Amended while in Senate Rules Committee. Re-referred to Senate Government and Finance.
CMA Position
Support If Amended
Outcome
Pending
Medi-Cal Litigation: California Medical Association, et al., vs. Toby Douglas, et al.
Type:
LegalIssues Areas:
- AdvocacyLegal Advocacy
- Legal Issues
Status:
The Ninth Circuit denied the State's request for an emergency stay of the District Court's preliminary injunction. This case is now in the briefing stage on the merits.
CMA Position
Plaintiff
Outcome
Pending
AB 1963 (Huber) Personal income tax: Sales and use tax: services tax
Type:
LegislativeIssues Areas:
- Advocacy
Status:
Anticipated hearing in Assembly Revenue & Tax Committee.
CMA Position
Oppose
Outcome
Pending
Peer Review: Fahlen v. Sutter Central Valley Hospitals et al.
Type:
LegalIssues Areas:
- Hospitals/Health Care Facilities
- AdvocacyLegal Advocacy
- Legal Issues
Status:
This case is currently pending before the Court of Appeal.
CMA Position
Amicus Curiae
Outcome
Pending