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FutureMedLA—the philanthropic arm of the Los Angeles County Medical Association (LACMA)—has announced the 2025 honorees for the 12th Annual Los Angeles Healthcare Awards (LAHA), taking place Friday, November 14, 2025, at The Maybourne Beverly Hills.

Astrana Health has officially closed its $708 million acquisition of Prospect Health, expanding its footprint as a physician-led,...

Physician Autonomy at Stake: CMA has filed an amicus brief in a federal case that could weaken California’s ban on the corporate practice of medicine. The association is urging the court to uphold legal protections that ensure medical decisions remain in the hands of physicians—not corporations.

The AMA also issued a formal letter on July 27, 2025, urging Secretary Kennedy to retain existing members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and maintain the panel’s regular meeting cadence to ensure the continuity of its nonpartisan, science‑based preventive care recommendations—widely used in clinical decision-making and insurance coverage frameworks.

As California’s legislative session heads into its final stretch, the California Medical Association (CMA) has released its 2025 Mid-Year...

Despite strong and sustained opposition from the California Medical Association (CMA), the medical community, and patient advocates,...

City of Hope is pushing the boundaries of cancer care with the launch of HopeLLM , a proprietary generative AI platform designed to save...

CMA's Plea to Congress As Congress moves forward with budget reconciliation legislation, the California Medical Association (CMA) is...

Dr. David H. Aizuss Named Chair of the AMA Board of Trustees; Dr. Jerry Abraham Appointed Chair of the AMA Council on Constitution and...

This year, the 2025 Los Angeles Healthcare Awards will spotlight excellence across six dynamic categories, honoring the innovators, advocates, storytellers, and visionaries who are leading the next chapter of healthcare transformation in Los Angeles.

Millions would lose Medicaid coverage. Millions would be left without health insurance. Signing up for health plans on the Affordable...

California’s most significant investment in behavioral health infrastructure is underway—and Los Angeles County is a central beneficiary....

SB 1061, signed into law in 2023, prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including medical debt on individual credit reports, regardless of the amount owed or the age of the debt. This shift aligns California with a broader movement to de-stigmatize medical debt and prevent it from impacting patients’ access to housing, employment, and financial services.

LACMA is calling on physicians across the county to amplify this effort by sharing gun safety resources with patients and encouraging secure firearm practices in the home.

St. John’s Community Health has expanded its mobile medical program to include home visits, aiming to reach patients who are avoiding in-person care due to fear, safety concerns, or other access barriers.

LACMA has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Humanitarian Award of Excellence by the Medical Professional Liability Association (MPL Association), recognizing the organization’s extraordinary leadership, advocacy, and hands-on support of physicians, practices, and patients throughout the devastating Los Angeles wildfire crisis.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been nationally recognized for its dedication to improving the lives of residents...

Organized by Wesley Health CEO Al Ballesteros (top right), the rally drew hundreds of physicians and community members, including LACMA...