UPDATES

May 19, 2014

MICRA Ballot Initiative Update

Proponents of the ballot initiative that would increase the current cap on non-economic damages for $250,000 to $1 Million had submitted over 800,000 signatures for review to attempt to qualify for the November ballot. That approval has been granted and it will be placed on the November ballot. A specific number has not yet been assigned and that will occur in July.

The CSP is part of the coalition that will oppose that initiative and we encourage your groups, staffs and patients to join that opposition. Californian's Allied for Patient Protection is an organization representing a diverse group of providers, insurers, hospitals and other facilities that are opposed to MICRA changes. You can join the opposition campaign and contribute to their efforts by going to their website at www.stophigherhealthcarecosts.

"So What Do I Have To Worry About Now?" Webinar

Attorney Jane Pine Wood, JD from McDonald Hopkins LLC will update pathologists and group managers on current and emerging legal and practice management issues for pathology practices on Wednesday, June 25th at 12 noon. Cost to members is $99 and will be recorded and available after the live event. Click here to register.

LINK West San Diego Meeting

The CSP has developed a unique one-day pathology program in San Diego,

June 28th, 2014, as part of the three-day ASCP LINK WEST educational program. This meeting was developed specifically to meet the needs of our members by providing mid-year pathology education on fine thyroid disease in the southern California area. Please join us! Click here to register.

California Society of Pathologists
One Capitol Mall Suite 320

Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel : 916-446-6001
Fax : 916-444-7462