Over 2,500 measures were introduced in early 2024, with 1,558 bills reaching the governor’s desk at the end of the legislative session in September 2024.

There are various reasons compounded medications are necessary: either because the patient cannot tolerate the commercially available drug or its excipients; the exact dose, strength, or route is not commercially available; or the patient may need a medication that is currently in shortage or discontinued.

On November 19, 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a civil monetary action against a mental health center in California for failing to provide a patient with timely access to her medical records.

CAP members are reminded of the value-added insurance coverages CAP provides as part of their membership, including CyberRisk insurance. This cyberliability policy covers up to $50,000 and 5,000 patient notifications per covered claim should you experience a data breach in your practice.

If you and your family are considering new goals, engaging in new life events, responding to new challenges, or simply navigating existing personal or professional situations this year, now may be the time to take advantage of free assistance available to you as a CAP member.