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  • Medicare 2022: What Every Practice Needs to Know
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    CME Certificate Medical CME 1.00 0.00

    Here is your opportunity to get the latest Medicare updates and information for the new year! Do not be caught short when it comes to knowing what is new for Medicare for the upcoming year! what Medicare will be looking at when reviewing your records, and what your opportunities for new revenue might be when treating your Medicare patients.

    Here is your opportunity to get the latest Medicare updates and information for the new year! Do not be caught short when it comes to knowing what is new for Medicare for the upcoming year! what Medicare will be looking at when reviewing your records, and what your opportunities for new revenue might be when treating your Medicare patients. 

    Learning Objectives:

    • Physicians and Staff will be in a position to make the most of their revenue cycle management for Medicare patients and their benefits
    • Medical Practices will be in a position to respond compliantly to any Medicare review or request for documentation to support services
    • Physicians will understand the challenges in reporting all the services they provide to their Medicare patient population in a positive manner

    Presenter:

    Mary Jean Sage has many years of experience working with physicians and other healthcare professionals across the U.S. MJ’s lecture engagements have included the AMA, and many state and local Medical Associations, Specialty Societies and Medical Group Management Associations.  She is recognized for her expertise in coding, billing, healthcare compliance and Medicare audit response.  Her presentations are known for the practical information she conveys in a clear and concise style.  

    Accreditation Statement: ACCMA is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education.

    Credit Designation Statement: ACCMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • HIPAA: Critical Updates to Maintain Compliance 2021-22
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    CME Certificate Medical CME 1.00 0.00

    Review some of the most critical privacy and security standards in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Rules. In this one-hour webinar with expert HIPAA and practice management consultant David Ginsberg, you will receive important updates on who is covered, what information is protected, how you can stay secure in the Information Age, and how to avoid costly mistakes, as well as learning what is new for compliance.

    FREE | CME Available

    Review some of the most critical privacy and security standards in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Rules. In this one-hour webinar with expert HIPAA and practice management consultant David Ginsberg, you will receive important updates on who is covered, what information is protected, how you can stay secure in the Information Age, and how to avoid costly mistakes, as well as learning what is new for compliance.

    Learning Objectives:
    • Security compliance: is our risk analysis sufficient?
    • Is our practice safe from ransomware?
    • Recent HIPAA enforcement actions and compliance reviews: what can we learn from them?
    • Understand basic privacy and security practices to require for telehealth-either from your home or office.
    • Understand what the HIPAA Enforcement Notice of Discretion covers during the COVID-19 Emergency.
    • Understand the HIPAA technical and cybersecurity risks associated with telehealth.
    • Understand how the 21st Century CURES Act and HIPAA align.

    For questions, contact Jenn Mullins, Education and Event Associate at jmullins@accma.org or 510-654-5383 x6305

    Accreditation Statement: The ACCMA is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education.

    Credit Designation Statement: ACCMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 hour of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    David Ginsberg

    Co-Founder and President, PrivaPlan Associates

    David Ginsberg is co-founder and president of PrivaPlan Associates, Inc. He has more than 30 years of experience in the health care industry with expertise in medical practice management and regulatory compliance. He is the official HIPAA advisor to ACCMA and the California Medical Association (CMA).

  • New Staff Onboarding Series
    Contains 3 Product(s)

    Attend this on-demand series to receive training on HIPAA, OSHA Training and Customer Service. Focused to provide training for supportive medical staff.

    This series is intended for all staff encountering patients either in person or on telephone. It is a basic course covering customer service techniques, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) training, and regulations on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) leveraging your current office staff or providing education to new incoming staff.

    Customer Service

    Leverage your staff's professional patient relations, telephone techniques and etiquette are essential in today’s competitive medical environment. Your staff is the “Directors Of First Impressions.”  Appropriate screening of telephone calls, requests for appointments and advice given  assume greater importance.  Quality of care and patient satisfaction is still paramount.   Interactions with patients must be handled appropriately to minimize the risk of increased malpractice claims.  When patients must choose doctors by the plan list, it is imperative that staff make a positive impression in person and on the telephone to assure these "potential” patients become your patients. 

    OSHA Annual Mandatory Training

    Be informed of up-to-date changes and practice requirements to meet OSHA mandates including bloodborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, emergency preparedness, aerosol transmissible disease standard and violence in the workplace

    HIPAA: Critical updates to maintain compliance

    Review some of the most critical privacy and security standards in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. In this one-hour webinar with expert practice management consultant David Ginsberg, you will receive important updates on current changes due to the COVID-19 emergency, risks associated with telehealth, who is covered, what information is protected, how you can stay secure in the Information Age, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

  • Bay Area Health Equity Speaker Series On-Demand
    Contains 5 Product(s)

    Join the Bay Area Medical Societies and the Ethnic Health Institute (EHI) as we collaboratively offer a unique experience addressing the connection between socioeconomic factors, systemic inequality, and health disparities in our community. Including thought provoking keynote speakers with a deep focus on understanding how inequality is linked to health care disparities and identify what health disparities look like locally. Participants will gain ability to reference local resources in practice and highlight examples of effective strategies to improve patient outcomes.

    Recorded May 18 - June 15, 2021

    The Bay Area Medical Societies and the Ethnic Health Institute (EHI) is collaboratively offering a unique experience addressing the connection between socioeconomic factors, systemic inequality, and health disparities in our community.  Including thought provoking keynote speakers with a deep focus on understanding how inequality is linked to health care  disparities and identify what health disparities look like locally. Participants will gain ability to reference local resources in practice  and highlight examples of effective strategies to improve patient outcomes.

    Listen in! Five Weeks of Speakers Available On-Demand:
    May 18, 2021   Keynote Speaker: Linkage Between Social Inequality and Health Disparities 
    May 25, 2021   Keynote Speaker: Health Inequity in Our Own Backyard 
    June 1, 2021   Community Resilience Case Study: Physician Leaders of the African American Response Circle (AARC)
    June 8, 2021   A Strategic Approach Case Study: Actions Taken By a Large Medical Group
    June 15, 2021   Leadership in Action Case Study: Kedren Community Health Center
    Learning Objectives
    • Understand the linkage between inequity and health disparities.
    • Identify specific demographics of the Bay Area affected by health equity.
    • Gain an understanding the health impacts of the social determinants of health
    • Gain an understanding of the effects of health equity on racial and ethnic minority groups.
    • Discuss the role of economic opportunity on individual health and on community health
    • Gain the ability to reference resources in practice and highlight examples of effective strategies to improve patient outcomes.
    • Identify gaps in policies contributing to health disparities.

    For questions or assistance on registration, contact Jenn Mullins, ACCMA Education and Event Association at jmullins@accma.org or call 510-654-5383.

  • Physician Wellness: Weathering the Perfect Storm: Dealing with Uncertainty and Loss
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    CME Certificate Medical CME 1.00 0.00

    This program offers participants the ability to employ effective ways to find calm and therefore give opportunities to think, plan, and make good decisions about patients' and personal challenges.

    FREE  | Online Video Seminar
    CME Available

    Recorded: May 6, 2021

    Reverend Martin Luther King said, “We may have all come on different ships but we’re in the same boat now.” This is the perfect time to find some clear, calm waters in which to recover. We also need to surf inevitable big waves and how to glide into the shore instead of crashing on the rocks. Together, we will find some new solutions as we expand awareness of ourselves, current issues in medicine, and the world around us. We’ll also discover ways physicians can sink – and rise –as we chart safe courses through unpredictable circumstances. Most importantly, learning the five practices of physicians who are good at weathering storms and being fit will help light the way. Join us!

    Learning Objectives:

  • Identify current professional, societal, and personal issues that must be addressed to maintain good health for physicians and patients.
  • Employ effective ways to find calm and therefore give opportunities to think, plan, and make good decisions about patients' and personal challenges.
  • Identify an array of approaches to, and solutions for frustrating or troubling concerns about the care of patients and self.
  • Discover resources to enhance personal, patient’s and even the health care system’s health needs.


  • For questions or assistance on registration, contact Jenn Mullins, ACCMA Education and Event Association at jmullins@accma.org or call 510-654-5383.

    Accreditation Statement: ACCMA is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education. 

    Credit Designation Statement: ACCMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Linda Hawes Clever, MD, MACP

Linda Hawes Clever, MD, MACP, is the founder of the nonprofit organization Its purpose is to assist health care professionals and others discover ways to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. She is a graduate of the Stanford Medical School and board certified in internal and occupational medicine. Dr. Clever is active at UC Berkeley and Stanford University, a member of the National Academy of Medicine, and the author of The Fatigue Prescription: Four Steps to Renewing Your Energy, Health and Life.

  • ACCMA Townhall: COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    CME Certificate Medical CME 1.50 0.00

    Join us for an online membership townhall focused on the COVID-19 vaccine, the science behind the vaccine and an update from representatives from both Alameda and Contra Costa County on the plan of deployment.

    Recorded February 22nd, 2021 

    Join us for this one-and-a half-hour online membership townhall with a local expert providing a clinically focused discussion on the vaccines in production, those submitted for government approval, and those under investigation, how they work, differences and similarities and clinical considerations to follow. Additionally, we will be joined by representatives from both Alameda and Contra Costa County to provide an update on the plan of deployment in our local communities.

    Learning Objectives:
    • Gain an understanding of which vaccines are currently available, those submitted for government approval, and those under investigation.
    • Knowledge of the differences and similarities of each vaccine available and useful clinical considerations. 
    • Knowledge of the current plan of deployment in both Alameda and Contra Costa County

    For questions or assistance on registration, contact Jenn Mullins, ACCMA, Education and Event Associate at jmullins@accma.org or call 510-654-5383.

    Accreditation Statement: ACCMA is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education.

    Credit Designation Statement: ACCMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Randy Bergen, MD, MPH

    Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist, The Permanente Medical Group

    Kathleen Clanon, M.D.

    Medical Director, COVID-19 Shelter and Surge Planning Director, Alameda County

    Ori Tzvieli, MD

    Medical Director, Operations Section Chief, CCHS COVID-19 response, Contra Costa County

  • Physician Wellness: Break Barriers, Discover Boosters, and Reach Your Own Goals
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    CME Certificate Medical CME 1.00 0.00

    This webinar will provide an opportunity for you to pause for a bit and, for a change, to think about yourself, despite the remarkable slurry of uncertainties and challenges in which we find ourselves.

    FREE | On-demand Video Seminar

    Recorded, Tuesday, February 2, 2021

    CME Available!

    This webinar will provide an opportunity for you to pause for a bit and, for a change, to think about yourself, despite the remarkable slurry of uncertainties and challenges in which we find ourselves. You will be able to visit or re-visit your own purpose and develop ways to move ahead. To do this, we will explore your context, the Big Picture of culture and attitudes that shape society's, hospitals', and systems' policies about physicians. Importantly, we will also look at barriers that can hold you back and  - the good news - boosters that can propel you forward. Little steps can lead to large progress. Through discussions, reflection and conversation, plus answering some simple-yet-not-so-easy questions on your own, you will discover practical and achievable ways to replenish your energy, find opportunities, and reach toward your own goals.  

    Learning Objectives: 

    •  Refresh their personal and professional values
    •  See the elements in making good decisions
    •  Learn successful coping techniques from colleagues
    •  Be exposed to tested ways to lift spirits

    Previous RENEW Webinars Available:

    As the picture of COVID continues to develop, it is ever more essential to meet the needs of physicians, their families and their patients. This webinar, builds on and extends the first ACCMA Wellness webinars presented by RENEW in April and October. Find the on-demand recordings in the Learning Center, see below for the links to the previous sessions. Please note, it is not required to have attended the prior webinars to attend the upcoming webinar on February 2.

    Physician Wellness: Coping with COVID-19 - recorded April 22 

    Physician Wellness: When you're going through hell, keep going - recorded October 22 


    Accreditation Statement: The ACCMA is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education Credit Designation Statement: ACCMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 hour of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  

    For Questions, please contact Jenn Mullins, ACCMA Education and Event Associate at jmullins@accma.org or 510-654-5383

    Linda Hawes Clever, MD, MACP

    Linda Hawes Clever, MD, MACP, is the founder of the nonprofit organization Its purpose is to assist health care professionals and others discover ways to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. She is a graduate of the Stanford Medical School and board certified in internal and occupational medicine. Dr. Clever is active at UC Berkeley and Stanford University, a member of the National Academy of Medicine, and the author of The Fatigue Prescription: Four Steps to Renewing Your Energy, Health and Life.

  • Getting Ready for the 2021 E/M Changes
    Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 12/01/2020

    Will Your Practice Be Ready for the Changes? As of January 1, 2021, physicians will select an E/M code based on total time spent on the date of the encounter or medical decision making (MDM).

    Recorded December 1, 2020

    Will Your Practice Be Ready for the Changes?   

    Good news for physicians tired of counting bullet points to assign an evaluation and management level for outpatient office visits.  Per new AMA guidelines, it's going to be a whole lot simpler.  As of January 1, 2021, physicians will select an E/M code based on total time spent on the date of the encounter or medical decision making (MDM) - whichever is most financially advantageous.  This means streamlined documentation. 

    Join us for a discussion of:

    • Which E/M services will have changes in 2021
    • CPT's new Table of Medical Decision Making - what does each element mean
    • Documenting the Elements of MDM
    • Documenting Time for New Patient and Established Patient Visits

    For Questions about this online seminar, please contact Jenn Mullins, ACCMA Education and Event Associate at jmullins@accma.org or 510-654-5383

    Mary Jean Sage, CMA-AC

    Mary Jean Sage has many, many years of experience working with physicians and other healthcare professionals across the U.S. MJ’s lecture engagements have included the AMA, and many state and local Medical Associations, Specialty Societies and Medical Group Management Associations.  She is recognized for her expertise in coding, billing, healthcare compliance and Medicare audit response.  Her presentations are known for the practical information she conveys in a clear and concise style.  

  • Part 4: Trauma Informed Practice for Leaders: How Systems Play a Role
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    CME Certificate Medical CME 1.00 0.00
    Recorded On: 10/29/2020

    Part 4 in Guild to Resilience Series. Knowledge of past series is not needed to participate in upcoming sessions, Part 1 - 3 also available on-demand in the Learning Center.

    Recorded October 29, 2020

    Knowledge of past series is not needed to participate in upcoming sessions. Part 1-3 is now available on-demand in the Learning Center, see below for further information.

    The situations we face in our communities have impacted us all on a personal level. We are learning to manage toxic stress, thinking more about self-care, and reacting with inherent resilience. And many of us are working to manage these same issues in the workplace as leaders - whether that is in a small practice or a large health system. How we communicate with others and how we employ trauma informed practices within those work environments has impact - on us, on those we work with and on the people we serve. Now more than ever, we need a dialogue about trauma informed systems: how we can drive culture change in health care settings to ensure that real healing can occur on all levels.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Re-examine the neuro-biology of trauma and how it impacts interpersonal communication
    • Consider the role of Adverse Community Experiences and how they can exacerbate individual experiences of trauma
    • Think about trauma informed communication where power plays a role
    • Examine guidelines for communication and behaviors for leaders and systems that are trauma-informed (i.e. Safety and Stability)

    For Questions about this program, please contact Jenn Mullins, Education and Event Association at jmullins@accma.org or 510-654-5383

    Brooke Briggance

    Brooke Briggance comes from a multi-sector background in health, direct impact programming for children, youth and families, and public education non-profit work. She began her career in healthcare in the Department of Neurology at SUNY Stony Brook in New York, and has experience in administrative leadership and public education advocacy and reform. In addition, she served as the Executive Director of the Alameda Education Foundation and worked as a consultant assisting in projects ranging from school district redesign, community engagement, and best practices for non-profits. She is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and Certified Trainer in Trauma Informed Systems.

  • HIPAA: Critical Updates to maintain compliance online seminar
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    CME Certificate Medical CME 1.00 0.00
    Recorded On: 10/15/2020

    Review some of the most critical privacy and security standards in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. In this one-hour webinar with expert practice management consultant David Ginsberg, you will receive important updates on current changes due to the COVID-19 emergency, risks associated with telehealth, who is covered, what information is protected, how you can stay secure in the Information Age, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

    Recorded: October 15, 2020; 12:15 to 1:30 PM

    Review some of the most critical privacy and security standards in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. In this one-hour webinar with expert practice management consultant David Ginsberg, you will receive important updates on current changes due to the COVID-19 emergency, risks associated with telehealth, who is covered, what information is protected, how you can stay secure in the Information Age, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

    Learning Objectives:
    • Security compliance: is our risk analysis sufficient? 
    • Is our practice safe from ransomware? 
    • Recent HIPAA enforcement actions and compliance reviews: what can we learn from them? 
    • Understand basic privacy and security practices to require for telehealth-either from your home or office 
    • Understand what the HIPAA Enforcement Notice of Discretion covers during the COVID-19 Emergency. 
    • Understand the HIPAA technical and cybersecurity risks associated with telehealth 

    Fees: Members: FREE (*includes CME); Non-Members FREE to attend ($49 if claiming CME)

    For questions, contact the Jenn Mullins, ACCMA Education and Event Associate at 510-654-5383 or by email at jmullins@accma.org.

    Accreditation Statement: The ACCMA is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education 

    Credit Designation Statement: ACCMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 hour of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 


    David Ginsberg

    Co-Founder and President, PrivaPlan Associates

    David Ginsberg is co-founder and president of PrivaPlan Associates, Inc. He has more than 30 years of experience in the health care industry with expertise in medical practice management and regulatory compliance. He is the official HIPAA advisor to ACCMA and the California Medical Association (CMA).