Orange County Medical Association

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Orange County Medical Association @OCMA_OC Nov 3

On January 1, 2027, patients with Unsatisfactory Immigration Status (UIS) will transition from managed care to Fee-for-Service. We are working with CalOptima Health and local agencies to ensure a smooth transition and communicate what is happening on the ground. Here are a few things you can do to prepare for the transition, and we also offer webinars to answer any questions you may have.

Orange County Medical Association @OCMA_OC Oct 27

Lunch & Learn: Navigating Nuance: Korean Cultural Dynamics in Patient-Centered Care

We are excited that CalOptima Health’s Community Health Department is hosting a special Lunch & Learn focused on understanding and serving the Korean community in Orange County.

This presentation will explore the cultural stigma surrounding mental health and how traditional values can contribute to unaddressed psychological distress and elevated suicide risk.

Participants will examine the cultural concept of 눈치 (nunchi) and learn how to recognize subtle, nonverbal cues that may reveal patient needs beyond what is explicitly communicated.

We will also discuss the impact of migration stress, trauma, and intergenerational dynamics on health behaviors.

Participants will leave with practical, culturally responsive strategies to build trust, bridge communication gaps, and co-design care plans that honor Korean patients' unique cultural contexts and needs!

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A flyer titled "Lunch & Learn: Navigating Nuance: Korean Cultural Dynamics in Patient-Centered Care." It features an overview of the event, highlighting discussions on Korean cultural influences in healthcare. The event is hosted by CalOptima Health in collaboration with the Korean Community Services. It provides event details: April 10, 2026, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Room 150, 505 City Parkway West, Orange, CA. Lunch is provided. A QR code and registration website are included. At the bottom, logos for CalOptima Health and Korean Community Services are displayed.

This image is a flyer for a CalOptima Health event. The agenda includes a welcome by Rocio Valencia, a guest speaker session with Ellen Ahn and Joy Kwon, and a Q&A session. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Event details: November 10, 2026, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the CalOptima Health office in Orange, CA. CE credits are offered. Logos for CalOptima Health and KCS are included.

Orange County Medical Association @OCMA_OC Oct 22

With physician shortages already projected to reach all-time highs, the proposed H-1B Visa fee hike would worsen staffing shortages, specifically in rural areas, and add to a practices financial challenges.

With physician shortages already projected to reach all-time highs, the proposed H-1B Visa fee hike would worsen staffing shortages, specifically in rural areas, and add to a practice's financial challenges.

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www.modernhealthcare.com Providers push back on proposed filing fee hike for H-1B visas Hospital and physician groups say a proposed H-1B visa fee hike would sharply raise clinician hiring costs and strain care access.

Orange County Medical Association @OCMA_OC Oct 22

Cybersecurity threats put patient safety and sensitive data at risk. @DoctorsCompany shares strategies to strengthen safeguards, address vulnerabilities, and build a culture of cyber vigilance across healthcare teams. Read more: thedoctors.com/the-doctors-ad…

www.thedoctors.com Closing Healthcare’s Cybersecurity Gaps With a Culture of Vigilance We can preserve cybersecurity in healthcare through our daily habits as working clinicians, and we must integrate cyber vigilance into our culture of patient safety.

Orange County Medical Association @OCMA_OC Oct 20

Recently, our Board met with Asm. Diane Dixon to hear about her work in the Legislature on health care, scope of practice, and liability protections. We also discussed what she thinks the County can do to address physician workforce issues and protect access to care for Medi-Cal patients. Thank you, Asm. Dixon, for being a steadfast friend to physicians during your time in the Legislature!