The Los Angeles County Medical Association is launching Tapping In: Mentorship on Demand , a new initiative designed to connect medical students and residents with experienced physicians through accessible, real-world mentorship. As students and residents navigate the complexities of medical training and early career decision-making, access to timely guidance can be limited. Tapping In addresses that gap by creating a flexible, on-demand mentorship experience that reflects th
Congress and the White House finalized a bipartisan funding agreement this week that will shape care delivery for physicians and health systems nationwide. President Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion federal funding bill that restores full-year appropriations through September 30, 2026, while extending key healthcare policy provisions of direct relevance to clinical practices and hospital operations. Telehealth Flexibilities Extended Through 2027 One of the most consequent
Santana-Chin warns that the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted last year and also known as HR 1, could result in 650,000 enrollees falling off L.A. Care’s Medi-Cal rolls by the end of 2028. This will strain the plan’s finances as revenues decline. The insurer had revenues of $11.7 billion in the last fiscal year.
Special Guest Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Shares His Perspective on California’s Healthcare Future LACMA Opens Dialogue with Gubernatorial Candidates This past Saturday, LACMA President Dr. Heather Silverman and President-elect Dr. Hector Flores led the annual board of directors retreat. The retreat covered several important topics, including organizational priorities, strategies for leaders to impact growth, membership retention, and enhancing member experience. Addi
California physicians are increasingly concerned that immigration enforcement actions are creating fear that deters patients from seeking medically necessary care. Reports from physicians across the country describe patients—both undocumented immigrants and U.S. citizens—missing routine appointments, delaying emergency care, and avoiding pharmacies or hospitals altogether because they fear interaction with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Recent violent incidents in
New physicians join as California’s SB 729 drives increased access and demand for statewide IVF care. HRC Fertility , one of the largest providers of advanced fertility care, is expanding its physician team with the addition of seven highly trained reproductive specialists. With California’s Senate Bill 729, which went into effect on January 1, 2026, broadening insurance coverage for fertility treatment and driving an anticipated uptick in demand, HRC Fertility is poised to
New research is shedding light on the long-term health impacts of the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires , revealing that exposure to toxic smoke and ash may have lasting consequences for respiratory and cardiovascular health across the region. According to reporting by NPR , scientists studying the Palisades and Altadena fires found that wildfire smoke contained far more than fine particulate matter. As homes, vehicles, and infrastructure burned, they released heavy metals a
LACMA has announced the 2026 Business of Medicine Conference, taking place on May 16, 2026, alongside the launch of its new Business of Medicine (BOM) Platform, a year-round resource designed to support physicians with the operational, financial, and leadership realities of practicing in Los Angeles County.
A broad slate of new California health care laws took effect January 1, 2026, bringing meaningful changes to how physicians practice medicine and how patients access care. Many of the measures were sponsored or strongly supported by the California Medical Association and reflect priorities long championed by physicians: protecting clinical judgment, reducing unnecessary administrative burden, and preserving access to essential care. For Los Angeles physicians working in one o
