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Jan 10
Help physicians affected by the wildfires: Donate to the PHC Disaster Relief Fund
Click here to donate now The active wildfires in Southern California have destroyed thousands of homes, structures and medical...
Jan 10
CMA, LACMA working to ease burden on physicians and patients affected by Southern California wildfires
Governor Gavin Newsom and President Joe Biden have declared a state of emergency in response to the wildfires raging across Southern...
Jan 10
Doctors, Nurses Press Ahead as Wildfires Strain Los Angeles’ Health Care
Some providers have lost homes or had to evacuate their neighborhoods, keeping them from work in many cases and making it a challenge for so
Dec 17, 2024
County Launches Innovative Medical Debt Relief Program
LACMA’s Immediate Past President Dr. Jerry Abraham Joins LA DPH’s Dr. Barbara Ferrer to Announce Groundbreaking Medical Debt Relief...
Dec 16, 2024
LACMA President Issues Statement on RFK Nomination to Lead HHS
As president of the largest regional medical association in the United States — supporting nearly 30,000 physicians across Los Angeles...
Dec 6, 2024
L.A. Care Appoints First Latina CEO: A Transformative Moment for L.A.’s Healthcare Landscape
In a historic and inspiring move, L.A. Care Health Plan’s Board of Governors has appointed Martha Santana-Chin as its next Chief...
Nov 26, 2024
Voters Approve Prop 35 in Historic Win, Expanding Health Care Access and Securing Billions in Permanent Reimbursement
California voters have overwhelmingly passed Proposition 35, marking a transformative investment in Medi-Cal that will benefit 15 million...
Nov 26, 2024
Physicians Call for Action: LACMA’s Legislative Action Committee Urges Congressional Support for Medicare Payment Reform
US Congressmen Greg Murphy, MD (R-NC) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the "Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act"...
Nov 24, 2024
Astrana Health, SCAN Health Plan Launch Tailored Medicare Advantage Plan
SCAN Health Plan, one of the largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in the United States, has partnered with Astrana Health...
Nov 23, 2024
California Sets 15% Target for Primary Care Spending Over Next Decade
A California agency charged with slowing health costs has set a lofty goal for insurers to direct 15% of their spending to primary care...
Nov 22, 2024
Governor Signs CMA-Sponsored SB 1120: The Physicians Make Decisions Act
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed CMA-Sponsored Senate Bill 1120 (SB 1120), also known as The Physicians Make Decisions Act , authored by...
Oct 30, 2024
LACMA CEO Invites L.A. Physicians to Nov. 2 Business of Medicine Conference
On Saturday, November 2, physicians from across the County are gathering in Pasadena for the inaugural Business of Medicine Conference &...
Oct 28, 2024
Gov. Newsom Balances Progressive Reforms and Vetoes in California’s 2024 Legislative Actions
This year, Gov. Gavin Newsom affirmed abortion access, calling California “a proud reproductive freedom state” and criticizing Republicans...
Oct 14, 2024
ICYMI: LACMA Unveils Power-Packed Speaker Lineup for Business of Medicine Conference
With November 2 quickly approaching, we’re thrilled to unveil the dynamic lineup of speakers for LACMA's 2024 Business of Medicine...
Oct 8, 2024
UCLA Health Announces Medicare Advantage Plan
For the first time, UCLA Health has created a Medicare Advantage Plan to provide eligible individuals comprehensive healthcare coverage...
Oct 7, 2024
CMA President to Keynote Business of Medicine Conference; Additional Speakers Announced
On Saturday, November 2, physicians and residents from Los Angeles and beyond will convene at the Westin Pasadena for the inaugural...
Sep 30, 2024
Health Plan Leaders to Join LACMA’s Business of Medicine Conference for Vital Discussion on Supporting Physician Practices
LACMA’s highly anticipated Business of Medicine Conference on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Westin Pasadena will feature a unique...
Sep 30, 2024
Governor Signs Key CMA-Backed Healthcare Legislation to Protect Physicians and Patients
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed three significant bills to enhance safety, oversight, and mental health support for California’s...
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