Prop 46 MICRA Initiative Campaign Begins
 

Prop 46 would raise the current MICRA cap on non-economic damages from $250,000 to $1 million and require drug testing for physicians. The opposition campaign led by the CMA and Californians Allied for Patient Protection which includes a variety of health care groups like the CRS, has been joined by an increasing number of other interests like local governments and SEIU that see the increase in health care costs that Prop 46 would generate. Radio and TV ads have begun to run across the state. The press release for the No on Prop. 46  can be found here: http://www.noon46.com/the-real-story-video/ 

 

You can view the television spot here and hear the radio here. Spanish versions of the same can be heard here and here, respectively. The ads, "Risk" (TV: 30 secs.) and "Real Story" (Radio: 60 secs.) are introductory pieces highlighting who has sponsored and funded Prop. 46. The spots factually outline how health consumers, taxpayers and state and local governments will have to pay more.

 

Two weeks ago the No on 46 team released its first web advertisement, featuring CMA members talking about the impacts of Prop 46.  If you haven't seen that piece yet, you can now view it here .

 

Lastly, the campaign has launched a new website today, still at www.NoOn46.com.   

 

If you haven't done so already, visit the campaign collateral page to order materials for your office.



CRS Annual Meeting is Rapidly Approaching
 

  

You can still register for the upcoming CRS/RLI meeting September 6-7 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. We have a great line-up of RLI speakers on Radiology 3.0 and the big picture for radiology. You will also get the latest on Medicare changes and the implications of health care reform and the Sacramento perspective from Senator Ed Hernandez, chair of the Senate Health Committee. See the program and register on-line via the links below.


 

Residents! We have a specific program just for you! 


 

Questions? 

Contact meeting manager, Rachel Hickerson: Rhickerson@amgroup.us or in the CRS office at 916-446-2028 ext. 109.

 


Spondylitis Association of America -
free MRI program on Spondyloarthritis
 

The Spondylitis Association of America is sponsoring the First US Magnetic Resonance Imaging Workshop in Spondyloarthritis. The workshop will be conducted by an international panel of experts in musculoskeletal imaging. The program is aimed at both rheumatologists and radiologists and will cover both introductory as well as advanced MRI. In particular, the workshop aims at fostering collaboration and dialogue between rheumatologists and their local radiologists who are interested in musculoskeletal imaging. Participants will have an opportunity to conduct hands-on evaluation of images in a workshop format with video displays and work stations that will permit individual dialogue with the expert.

 

The program will be held on Saturday September 13th in Santa Monica. It is free and will include 7.25 hours of CME and lunch. Space is limited but those interested in signing up may do so here: