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Physician leaders across California are raising serious concerns following the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to terminate millions of dollars in federal grant funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a move they warn will weaken the public health infrastructure that protects children nationwide. The California Medical Association (CMA) condemned the decision, noting that the eliminated grants supported evidence-based pediatric programs foc

In a powerful USA Today op-ed, LACMA member Valencia P. Walker, MD, MPH, FAAP, a neonatologist, warns that proposed changes to the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule could have devastating consequences for infants and families. Dr. Walker shares her frontline experience caring for critically ill newborns and describes the growing challenge of remaining silent as more parents delay or refuse vaccinations amid misinformation and shifting federal signals.

Physicians and healthcare organizations play a unique role in both advocacy and direct community support. Here are ways to help right now:

The countdown is on and there are just a few tickets left for one of the most inspiring nights in Los Angeles healthcare! On Friday, November 14, 2025 , join the FutureMedLA Foundation at The Maybourne Beverly Hills for the 12th Annual Los Angeles Healthcare Awards Gala —an evening that honors the innovators, advocates, and visionaries shaping the future of medicine. This year’s honorees include leaders who have redefined impact—from Cástulo de la Rocha of AltaMed, recipie

The Essential Role of EMRs After H.R. 1 Passage H.R. 1 represents one of the most significant shifts in healthcare policy in recent years — and its ripple effects will be felt across every corner of the medical community. The bill updates federal Medicaid requirements, mandating that states maintain all eligibility determinations in an electronic format and preserve those records for at least three years. Beginning in October 2029 , the law also directs the U.S. Department o

This year, dozens of LACMA physicians—spanning all modes of practice—stepped up to represent the concerns, challenges, and solutions that matter most to Los Angeles County’s medical community. Together, they contributed to discussions on healthcare delivery, workforce trends, public health, and the future of the profession in California.

In April 2025, CMA Physician Services launched MedWay , a first-of-its-kind subscription-based service designed specifically for independent physician practices across California. Created in direct response to member feedback, MedWay delivers comprehensive business operations support—including HR, benefits and retirement management, compliance, and time tracking —to enhance efficiency while preserving the independence that defines private practice. Early results have been im

In recent months, federal agents have camped out in the lobby of a Southern California hospital, guarded detained patients , sometimes shackled, in hospital rooms , and chased an immigrant landscaper into a surgical center. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have also shown up at community clinics. Health providers say that officers have tried to enter a parking lot hosting a mobile clinic, waved a machine gun in the faces of clinicians serving the homeless,

Astrana Health’s acquisition of Prospect Health became effective July 1, 2025, transferring provider contracts and operations to Astrana while keeping payment and reimbursement terms unchanged. Astrana Health’s acquisition of Prospect Health became effective on July 1, 2025, transferring  substantially all assets of Prospect Health Plan and Prospect Medical Group (and its subsidiaries)  — including operations, provider networks and one acute care hospital. As part of the tran

As of midnight, the U.S. government has officially shut down—marking the first federal closure in nearly seven years. The budget impasse,...

As fall unfolds, LACMA invites you to engage with two powerful events designed to protect your practice and celebrate the people and...

The health care sector is a bright spot in the economy this year, driving nearly half of the nation’s employment gains, but economists...

City of Hope, one of the nation’s leading cancer research and treatment organizations, has unveiled a new national clinical trials model...

A proposed $100,000 supplemental fee for H‑1B visa petitions could severely restrict the U.S. physician workforce, especially in...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a new and improved version of its Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Tool...

August 27, 2025 | Biltmore Los Angeles The Los Angeles County Medical Association (LACMA) proudly celebrates its CEO, Gustavo...

A seismic shake-up at the highest levels of U.S. public health is reverberating across the nation—and resonating right here at home....

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), a leading pediatric institution in the region, has initiated workforce reductions affecting...