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MLCMS Member Benefits
Benefits and activities for MLCMS members are detailed below. They include:
- Collegial events
- Legal and economic services
- Legislative advocacy
- Membership committees
- Publications
- Community relations
Collegial Events
MLCMS members are invited to attend the following free events:
Annual Membership Dinner. Traditionally held in the winter, this event features a guest speaker.
Wine and Cheese Reception. This annual event offers a great way to gather with your colleagues in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere.
In addition, the California Medical Association sponsors several statewide events every year, including:
Annual Session. MLCMS physicians regularly attend the CMA House of Delegates, which establishes the policies that guide CMA.
Leadership Academy. This Academy helps physicians develop leadership skills and understand the latest trends in health care.
Legislative Day. On this day, physicians from around the state meet in Sacramento to visit their local representatives.
Legal and Economic Services
MLCMS offers a range of legal and financial services to its members, including:
CMA Legal Information Line. Members can receive free information on legal issues by calling the CMA legal department at 415-882-5144.
CMA ON-CALL. An online library containing over 3,000 pages of medical-legal, regulatory, and reimbursement information. ON-CALL documents are available free to members (nonmembers pay $2 per page). For details, visit www.cmanet.org.
California Physician's Legal Handbook. Available in print, CD-ROM or subscription versions, this handbook answers legal questions most frequently asked by physicians. For details, visit the CMA On-Line Bookstore at www.cmanet.org.
CMA Member Helplines. MLCMS members can call the numbers listed below for help with general, legal and reimbursement issues:
CMA Member Hotline: 800-786-4262
Legal Information: 415-882-5144
Reimbursement Helpline: 888-401-5911
Legislative Advocacy
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