The California Medical Association and the California Association of Health Plans have filed a lawsuit in the California Supreme Court challenging the managed care organization tax enacted through SB 125. The associations argue that the law violates Proposition 35’s voter-approved restrictions on taxation and the use of Medi-Cal funding.

New laws address clinical judgment, patient privacy and biased outcomes from clinical decision-support tools. When a clinical decision-support tool informs care, physicians need the authority to question its recommendations—and practices need a clear process for addressing problems. Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1979 and SB 503 on September 30, adding protections governing technology in health care. With implementation expected January 1, 2027, Los Angeles practices should

The Los Angeles County Medical Association recently announced that Katie Jordan, OTD, MBA, has been named its next Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Jordan brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across professional associations, healthcare, and higher education, and will begin her transition into the role on November 16, 2026. She succeeds CEO Gustavo Friederichsen, who will retire at the end of the year following a decade of leadership.

Join us on Friday, November 13, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel for an evening celebrating the people and organizations expanding access to care, advancing community health, and bringing critical healthcare issues into public view.

Keep L.A. Covered, a countywide public-information campaign, has launched to help Los Angeles County residents prepare for federal Medi-Cal eligibility changes taking effect in 2027.

A recent opinion from the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York* provides a timely reminder that the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine have clear limits when individuals independently use artificial intelligence platforms in anticipation of litigation.

To help the physician community remain informed and engaged this November, the California Medical Association (CMA) has published its Physician Voter Guide for the 2026 General Election.

The goal is not simply to exchange frustrations. It is to identify specific problems, understand where change is possible and pursue practical solutions that support physicians, health plans and the patients both serve.

CARE Court was established to help adults living with untreated schizophrenia spectrum disorders or certain psychotic disorders who are experiencing significant functional decline and are unlikely to engage in treatment voluntarily.

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) reached a major milestone on July 11, 2026, with the ribbon-cutting for its new Health Professions Education Building, a state-of-the-art facility designed to train the next generation of physicians and healthcare professionals while strengthening the healthcare workforce in South Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) and OpenEvidence, an AI-powered clinical decision support platform, today announced a collaboration to help physicians quickly find official LA County Public Health resources when searching for clinical information. Under this new partnership, when physicians in LA County search the platform for selected public health topics, OpenEvidence will display related LA-specific messages from Public Health. The messages connect

Measure ER will enact a temporary half-cent countywide sales tax for five years, beginning October 1, 2026. The measure is expected to generate approximately $1 billion annually to help stabilize essential health services amid steep federal and state funding reductions affecting Medi-Cal, Medicaid, public hospitals, community clinics, and county health programs.

Dear LACMA Members and Partners: As I reflect on the past ten years serving as your CEO, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude for the journey we’ve shared. When I first joined LACMA a decade ago, I saw an organization with a storied past but a future that needed a new spark. Together, we didn’t just find that spark—we ignited a "Renaissance" for organized medicine in Los Angeles. My mission from day one was simple: "If it matters to our LACMA members, it matters

“Xavier Becerra has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to protecting access to care, strengthening public health and supporting the physicians who serve California’s patients every day. LACMA is proud to endorse his campaign for Governor.”

Through LACMA+CMA, the Business of Medicine Conference is more than a series of presentations. It is a forum for shared insight, candid conversation, and practical problem solving—grounded in the strength of a physician community that shows up for one another.

The Los Angeles County Medical Association (LACMA) Board of Directors has approved a $50,000 contribution to support Yes on ER, the Essential Healthcare Restoration Act of Los Angeles County , set to appear on the June 2, 2026 ballot. Measure ER is a temporary half-cent funding measure to help stabilize Los Angeles County’s healthcare safety net following significant federal funding reductions tied to H.R. 1. If approved by voters, the measure is expected to offset billions i

The FutureMedLA Foundation, in proud partnership with the Los Angeles County Medical Association (LACMA), is now accepting nominations for the 13th Annual Los Angeles Healthcare Awards, taking place on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Healthcare billing is no longer where it was even a few years ago. Bills are more digital, easier to read and more likely to reach patients through their preferred channels. Cedar’s 2026 Healthcare Financial Experience Study reports that 90% of patients receive bills through preferred channels, 78% review bills within 24 hours, and 76% say they have convenient access to payment options. But convenience is no longer the central problem. The deeper challenge, according to Ceda