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$55,000 Practice Support CalVaxGrant Available

Calling all small practices to participate in administering COVID-19 vaccines!

CalVaxGrant application deadline extended to Oct. 15, 2021! Small practice providers can apply to receive $10,000 for up to five vaccination sites. Funds can be used for costs and related expenses incurred since November 2020, including staffing, training, technology, infrastructure, supplies/equipment and administrative overhead. Read full announcement here.

Local COVID-19 Resources:

Effective Aug. 8, 2021, the Sonoma County Medical Association closed its vaccine clinic operation. We are grateful to Santa Rosa Community Health for partnering with SCMA as our vaccine provider. A heartfelt THANK YOU to SRCH and our incredible vaccine clinic volunteers! 

Johnson & Johnson EUA Facts Sheet 

Moderna EUA Fact Sheet

Pfizer EUA Fact Sheet

SCMA will continue to compile relevant resources to support our local medical community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Statewide Resources

COVID-19 FAQs

Questions and Answers

Answers to common physician questions during COVID-19

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Telehealth

Telehealth Toolkit

Guidance for physicians implementing telehealth during COVID-19

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Financial Assistance

Financial Toolkit

Overview of financial relief available to physicians during COVID-19

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Webinars

COVID-19 Webinar

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CMA PPE Relief

Due to the PPE Relief Program's overwhelming success, CMA is extending support to practices and physicians with direct shipment of PPE supplies. As supplies become available, CMA will contact past program participants. If you have questions or would like to register your practice, please email memberservice@cmadocs.org.

The State of California made millions of medical-grade PPE pieces – including N95 masks, surgical masks, shields, gowns, and gloves – available FREE to physician practices. The California Office of Emergency Services partnered with CMA to distribute this equipment to qualifying small and medium-sized medical practices at live events in July and August. CMA is now distributing PPE Relief kits via direct shipment to practices that did not register for the first round of distribution. PPE Relief kits include up to a two-month supply (exact amount may vary by practice size, specialty and location). Questions?  See the FAQ.

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Latest COVID-19 News from CMA

Final round of CA Small Biz COVID-19 Relief Grant Program closes 9/30

Friday, September 17, 2021

Eligible small businesses and nonprofits affected by the COVID-19 pandemic — including physician practices — can now apply for the final round of California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. The program is administered by California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA).

Spreading COVID-19 vaccine misinformation may put medical license at risk

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

FSMB recently released a statement in response to a dramatic increase in the dissemination of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation and disinformation by physicians and other health care professionals.

New Provider Relief Fund distribution to physicians: Applications open Sept 29

Monday, September 13, 2021

The Biden Administration just announced it will release the remaining $25 billion of the $185 billion HHS Provider Relief Fund.

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Additional COVID-19 Resources

The New England Journal of Medicine: COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center
A collection of resources on COVID-19 vaccines, including frequently asked questions, continuing medical education, published research, and commentary.