Effective January 1, 2005, prescriptions for controlled substances (Schedules II-V) must be written on tamper-resistant security prescription forms provided by a state-approved security printer. Additionally, on January 1, 2012, …

A new law that takes effect in July 2015 requires nearly every employer in California to allow all of its employees at least 3 paid sick days each year. California is …

Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) has made two changes that affect physicians. Effective January 1, 2014: DMV will only accept new DL 51 (1/2014 revision date) for commercial driver …

A number of California physicians have received a letter dated November 6, 2013, on the medical board’s letterhead to immediately “cease and desist.” The letter warned physicians to cease …

Due to rising practice cost and declining reimbursements, most physicians are looking into charging for services that they have done for free for years. One of the new sources …

“Dual Eligible Beneficiaries” are seniors and people with disabilities who are dually eligible for both of the public and health insurance programs. Both the state Medi-Cal program and the …