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

Major federal student loan changes took effect July 1, reshaping how many future physicians will finance their education. While most provisions are now in effect, litigation continues over which healthcare and graduate degree programs qualify for higher “professional student” borrowing limits. For medical students subject to the new rules, federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan borrowing is generally limited to $50,000 annually and $200,000 in total for professional education. A ne

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.

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