1.  Insurance Programs - PNCMS offers and endorses NORCAL Mutual Insurance Co. for your malpractice coverage.  Marsh offers various insurance programs -- medical, dental, disability, workers comp, life, equipment, vision, Rx, and more.

2.  Reimbursement and Billing Assistance - Experts at CMA can help get claims paid.

3.  Contract Analysis - Available and free on-line.

4.  Patient Referral Service - PNCMS receives calls each month from individuals seeking the services of a physician.  Patients are referred to member physicians accepting new patients.

5. Representation - Delegates from the Society represent your views at CMA’s annual House of Delegates to help get policies and procedures progressing to the legislature.

6.  Legal & Economic Advocacy - Correcting the excesses of health plans through participation in the RICO lawsuit and others.

7.  Legislative Advocacy - Full time, seasoned government relations staff working on physician and patient-centered legislation.

8.  Medical/Legal Questions - Through our resources and access to legal council, PNCMS is a source to physicians for medical/legal opinions with regard to matters affecting their medical practice.

9.  Social Events - Throughout the year the Society hosts social events to get to know your fellow colleagues better.

10.  CMA On-Call Library of Medical-Legal, Regulatory and Reimbursement Information - Access to this information is available for members via the CMA website.
 

11.  Publications - A wide variety of publications are offered in CMA’s online bookstore located on their website -- Act Smart(practice compliance program), Advance Health Care Directive Kit, CaliforniaPhysician Legal Handbook, and more.

12.  MICRA Protection - Saves Californiaphysicians an average of $30,000 per year in malpractice premiums compared to other states.

13.  Advocacy for physicians with the Department of Managed Health Care - Monitor Knox Keen violations by health plans, recommend that health plans are required to share vital information with their risk bearing physician organizations and much more.
 

14.  Group Buying and Discount Programs - As a member of CMA, you may receive a discount on car rentals, publications, insurance, and more.

Thank you for your interest in joining CMA and your county medical society!
 

To begin processing your membership, please fill out the information requested on the following application. When you are sure all information is correct, print out the document, sign and either fax (or mail) the completed application to your county medical society (see the information listed below).
Your application must be processed and approved by your local society. If you have any questions, the contact information listed below should be able to assist you.

PNCMS APPLICATION (click  link-requires Adobe Reader)

Release form needed with Application
(Form can be filled in and printed or printed and filled in by hand)

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A California Participating Physician Application may be substituted for this membership application.