When Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 35 (AB 35) into law on May 23, 2022, it opened the door for a likely tremendous surge of medical malpractice litigation—with increasing frequency and cost—after it goes into effect on January 1, 2023.

A likely surge in medical malpractice claims frequency and severity are expected to occur when Assembly Bill (AB 35) goes into effect on January 1, 2023. Register for CAP’s free webinar, AB 35: Truth and Impact, to learn more about how this legislation impacts your medical professional liability and what you can do to protect your practice.

The call for comprehensive prior authorization reforms continues to be a leading issue among healthcare providers. In 2018, six national healthcare advocacy associations released a Consensus Statement outlining recommendations for reforming prior authorization.

CAP members are invited to participate in our 4th Annual Public Affairs Symposium where a panel of legislative experts and policy analysts will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how AB 35 materialized, explore what the legislation means for your medical professional liability risk, and discuss what you can do to protect your practice. 

On July 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its more than 2,000-page Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Quality Payment (QPP) proposed rule for Calendar Year 2023.