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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Peer Review: Fahlen v. Sutter Central Valley Hospitals et al.
Type:
LegalIssues Areas:
- Hospitals/Health Care Facilities
- AdvocacyLegal Advocacy
- Legal Issues
Status:
CMA Amicus Brief filed: 2/02/12
CMA Position
Amicus Curiae
Outcome
Pending
Medi-Cal Litigation: California Medical Association, et al., vs. Toby Douglas, et al.
Type:
LegalIssues Areas:
- AdvocacyLegal Advocacy
- Legal Issues
Status:
CMA Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory relief filed: November 21, 2011.
On February 1, 2012, U.S. District Court Judge Christina Snyder issued a preliminary injunction enjoining the State of California from implementing a 10 percent cut.
CMA Position
Plaintiff
Outcome
Pending
Expert Witness: Sargon Enterprises, Inc. v. University of Southern California
Type:
LegalStatus:
This case has been fully briefed on the merits by the parties. Amicus briefing should be complete by Spring 2012.
CMA Position
Amicus Curiae
Outcome
Pending
Expert Witness: Dozier v. Shapiro, et al.
Type:
LegalStatus:
CMA filed a letter with the Court of Appeal requesting publication of a Court of Appeal opinion. On October 19, 2011, the Court of Appeal granted the request for publication.
CMA Position
Amicus Curiae
Outcome
Resolved
Damages: Yee v. Tse
Type:
LegalIssues Areas:
- Legal Issues
Status:
The request for partial publication of the Court of Appeal opinion was denied by the California Supreme Court.
CMA Position
Amicus Curiae
Outcome
Resolved
Damages: Leung v. Verdugo Hills Hospital
Type:
LegalIssues Areas:
- Legal Issues
Status:
This case has been fully briefed on the merits and is currently pending before the California Supreme Court.
CMA Position
Amicus Curiae
Outcome
Pending
Damages: Kaiser Foundation Health Plans, Inc. et. al. v. Superior Court (Rahm, et al.)
Type:
LegalIssues Areas:
- Legal Issues
Status:
The petition for writ of mandate directing the Superior Court to strike plaintiff's punitive damage claim is pending before the Court of Appeal. No response to CMA's amicus brief was filed.
On February 6, 2012, CMA participated in oral argument.
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:
This case is currently pending before the Sacramento Superior Court.
CMA Position
Plaintiff
Outcome
Pending
Medi-Cal Litigation - Provider Rate Cuts: Douglas v. ILCSC; CMA et al. v. Shewry
Type:
LegalIssues Areas:
- AdvocacyLegal Advocacy
- Legal Issues
Status:
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on October 3, 2011. A decision is expected by June 2012.
CMA Position
Plaintiff
Outcome
Pending
AB 378 (Solorio) Workers' compensation: pharmacy products
Type:
LegislativeIssues Areas:
- Insurance/Reimbursement
- AdvocacyState Legislative Advocacy
Status:
Signed by the governor.
CMA Position
Watch
Outcome
Passed