Upcoming Opportunities to Protect Your Practice and Celebrate Healthcare Innovation

LA Medicine Staff
Sep 29
2 min read

Updated: Oct 1

As fall unfolds, LACMA invites you to engage with two powerful events designed to protect your practice and celebrate the people and organizations transforming healthcare in Los Angeles. Whether you’re looking to safeguard your systems from rising cyber threats or toast the trailblazers making a difference in our communities, these upcoming opportunities offer connection, insight, and inspiration. Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss what’s ahead.

Cybersecurity in Healthcare

October 8 2025 | Virtual | FREE + CME Eligible | Register Here

Is your practice protected? Cyberattacks are escalating in healthcare—and no practice is too small to be a target.

Join LACMA for a practical, physician-focused cybersecurity workshop designed to help you defend against digital threats, safeguard patient data, and stay compliant with evolving regulations.

You’ll learn:

How ransomware, phishing, and EMR breaches are impacting practices today
Tools like EDR and MDR that help protect your systems
Real-world case studies and prevention strategies
What every physician needs to know to avoid legal and financial risk

🌟 2025 Los Angeles Healthcare Awards

November 14, 2025 | 6 PM | The Maybourne Beverly Hills

Reserve your seat for the most inspiring night in LA healthcare!

From expanding access to care, to abolishing medical debt, to shaping the future of medicine—this year’s Los Angeles Healthcare Awards celebrates the people and organizations lighting the path forward. Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection, celebration, and purpose—all while raising funds for medical student scholarships through FutureMedLA.

THIS YEAR'S HONOREEES INCLUDE:

Cástulo de la Rocha, President & CEO, AltaMed Health Services | Healthcare Visionary of the Year
Recognized for four decades of visionary leadership advancing healthcare access for underserved communities and building the largest FQHC in California.
The Pitt (HBO Max) | Shine the Light Media Award
Honored for its emotionally resonant and accurate portrayal of physician mental health and the post-pandemic realities of emergency care.
Undue Medical Debt | Community Impact Award
Celebrated for abolishing over $250 million in medical debt for more than 134,000 L.A. County residents, modeling scalable, system-disrupting healthcare relief.
Dr. Ashraf Elsayegh | Physician Changemaker Award
Recognized for transforming personal tragedy into a mission to care for fire-affected communities by launching a post-disaster respiratory care clinic.
Lisa H. Wong, Psy.D. | Director, L.A. County Department of Mental Health | Health Advocacy Champion
Recognized for groundbreaking campaigns to reduce stigma and expand access to mental health services, including partnerships with local sports teams.
The Los Angeles Trust for Children’s Health | Innovation in Healthcare Solutions Award
Honored for their Children’s Health and Wellness Collaborative—a multi-sector initiative tackling mental health, food insecurity, and economic instability for L.A. youth.