Los Angeles County Medical Association

10/28/2026

Major Medi-Cal changes are coming. Is your practice prepared?

Approximately 2 million patients will be affected by the transition of the UIS population from managed care to fee-for-service Medi-Cal, bringing important implications for physicians, practice operations, and continuity of patient care.

The California Medical Association (CMA) is hosting an educational webinar to help physicians and their teams understand what to expect and how to prepare.

Transition of the UIS Population to Fee-for-Service Medi-Cal
📅 Thursday, December 3, 2026
🕒 12:15–1:15 PM PT
💻 Virtual Webinar

Free for all attendees

Topics include:
- DHCS provider enrollment and participation requirements.
- Changes to billing, reimbursement, and treatment authorizations.
- Strategies to support care coordination and continuity of care.
- Available resources to help physicians, staff, and patients navigate the transition.
Understanding these changes now can help your practice avoid unnecessary disruptions and better support affected patients.

Register: https://na2.hubs.ly/H08B8Sf0

10/23/2026

Are your managed care contracts working for your practice?

Negotiating with health plans involves more than reimbursement rates. Understanding your practice's value, identifying opportunities for leverage, and knowing how to make a compelling business case can have a meaningful impact on your financial sustainability.

Join the California Medical Association (CMA) for an upcoming webinar:

Managed Care Contracting Strategies: Identifying Leverage and Building Your Business Case

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
🕒 12:15–1:15 PM PT
💻 Virtual Webinar
Free for CMA/CMS members

Learn how to:
- Evaluate existing payer relationships and contract performance.
- Use financial and operational data to strengthen negotiations.
- Identify leverage through network adequacy and market conditions.
- Build a stronger case for improved contract terms.
Your practice brings value to health plan networks. Make sure you know how to demonstrate it.

Register: https://na2.hubs.ly/H08B8Rk0

The website of the California Medical Association, representing more than 50,000 physicians in all specialties and modes of practice.

10/21/2026

The LACMA team joined more than 40 💙 as we traveled to Sacramento for the California Medical Association 55th House of Delegates. Together with colleagues from across the state, our delegation debated and shaped policy on the issues that matter most to physicians, patients and the future of medicine.

Following a productive weekend, LACMA is especially proud to celebrate three physician leaders with deep ties to Los Angeles who are helping lead CMA:

• Jack Chou, MD, CMA’s 158th President
• George A. Fouras, MD DFAACAP, Speaker of the House
• Anna Yap, MD, Vice Speaker of the House who trained in Los Angeles

As Dr. Chou reminded delegates: “I cannot promise an easy year or that every fight will go our way. But I can promise you this: none of us—none of us—will face it alone.”

From our delegation meetings to the House floor, LACMA members brought the experience and perspectives of L.A. County’s physician community to the statewide policymaking process.

The gathering also gave us the opportunity to honor LACMA’s retiring CEO, Gustavo Friederichsen, and recognize his leadership, service and steadfast commitment to L.A. County’s physicians. It was a meaningful moment to celebrate the impact he has made on LACMA and organized medicine.

THANK YOU to delegation chair Ilan Shapiro MD MBA FAAP FACHE and all of our 💙 who took time away from their practices and families to participate, share their voices and represent our healthcare community.

Please join us in congratulating Drs. Chou, Fouras and Yap! We look forward to their leadership as and continue advocating for physicians and patients throughout California!

10/09/2026

Los Angeles healthcare does not move forward because of one organization, one hospital, or one leader.

It moves forward when physicians, healthcare executives, policymakers, innovators, philanthropists, and community leaders come together around the challenges that matter most.

That is what makes the Los Angeles Healthcare Awards different.

On November 13, we will gather at the Beverly Wilshire to recognize individuals whose leadership is strengthening healthcare across Los Angeles County, while bringing together the people helping shape what comes next.

It is an evening to celebrate impact, strengthen relationships, and connect with leaders from across the healthcare community.

Join us for the 13th Annual Los Angeles Healthcare Awards.
November 13, 2026
6:00–9:30 PM
Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills

Reserve your seat and be part of the conversation shaping the future of healthcare in Los Angeles.
https://na2.hubs.ly/H08jyw-0

Celebrate excellence in healthcare at the Los Angeles Healthcare Awards, honoring visionary leaders, innovators, and organizations shaping the future of care in L.A. County.

10/06/2026

Disruptive patient behavior can create stress for physicians and staff, disrupt care, and expose practices to complaints, grievances, and regulatory risk.

This Thursday, join LACMA, California Medical Association and The Doctors Company for a practical webinar on how to recognize challenging patient behavior, document incidents effectively, support your staff, and reduce risk when responding to complaints or considering patient dismissal.

Best Practices: Documenting Disruptive Patient Behavior
Thursday, October 8
12:15–1:15 PM

Physicians and practice teams will leave with practical strategies for documenting difficult encounters while remaining mindful of cultural differences, bias, language, and health literacy.

Register today and make sure your practice is prepared.
https://na2.hubs.ly/H08f3bY0

The website of the California Medical Association, representing more than 50,000 physicians in all specialties and modes of practice.

10/02/2026

The 13th Annual Los Angeles Healthcare Awards are quickly approaching!

On November 13, physicians, healthcare executives, policymakers, community leaders, philanthropists, and innovators from across the region will come together to recognize the leaders shaping the future of healthcare in Los Angeles County.

This year’s honorees are expanding access to care, strengthening the healthcare safety net, advancing innovation, elevating public understanding, and creating lasting impact across our communities.

Friday, November 13, 2026 6:00–9:30 PM Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills

We are grateful to our presenting sponsors First Point Partners, Cooperative of American Physicians, One Health Partners, Genesis Medicus, Hrc fertility, L.A. Care Health Plan, Proassurance, and St. John's Community Health whose partnership helps FutureMedLA elevate healthcare leadership and invest in the future of medicine across Los Angeles County.

Join physicians, healthcare executives, policymakers and community leaders as we celebrate their impact on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Learn more, reserve your seats or explore sponsorship opportunities:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H089c_Y0

Celebrate excellence in healthcare at the Los Angeles Healthcare Awards, honoring visionary leaders, innovators, and organizations shaping the future of care in L.A. County.

09/29/2026

LACMA is pleased to welcome Dr. Katie Jordan, OTD, MBA, as our incoming Chief Executive Officer.

With more than 20 years of leadership experience across healthcare, professional associations, higher education, and advocacy, Dr. Jordan will help lead LACMA’s next chapter of strengthening the physician community, elevating the collective voice of physicians, and supporting practices across Los Angeles County.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jordan to LACMA!
https://na2.hubs.ly/H082C2H0

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Jordan as our incoming LACMA CEO,” said Dr. Hector Flores, President of LACMA. “She brings passion, experience and expertise leading national membership organizations and in healthcare policy and advocacy, including work with the American Medical Association, pos...

09/23/2026

Meet some of the people shaping the future of healthcare in Los Angeles.

The latest edition of Los Angeles Medicine introduces the 2026 Los Angeles Healthcare Awards honorees, recognizing physicians, healthcare leaders and organizations making a measurable impact through advocacy, innovation, journalism, community leadership and expanded access to care.

Inside the issue, you’ll also revisit a historic moment for LACMA as Dr. Hector Flores was installed as our 155th and first Latino president, and explore how physicians are helping influence healthcare policy across California.
These are the people, ideas and partnerships moving healthcare forward in Los Angeles.

Meet the honorees and explore the latest issue of Los Angeles Medicine: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07-9TG0

Los Angeles Medicine Magazine | The Official Publication of the Los Angeles County Mesdical Association

09/22/2026

New resources are added regularly to LACMA's Business of Medicine Toolkit to help physicians protect their practices, make informed decisions, and stay ahead of change.

Running a medical practice means keeping up with far more than patient care. The toolkit brings practical guidance on practice profitability, staffing, Medicare updates, legal and regulatory risk, technology, cybersecurity, AI, financial wellness, leadership, and more—all in one place.

Explore the toolkit, then tell us in the comments: What business-of-medicine challenge should LACMA address next?
Visit the Business of Medicine Toolkit (https://na2.hubs.ly/H07ZJ1n0)

The BOM Toolkit is your members-only resource center, designed to help you manage your practice, grow your career, and stay informed—all in one place. Whether you’re running a solo practice, managing a group, or exploring your next move, the Toolkit delivers trusted tools, templates, videos, and...

09/18/2026

Los Angeles healthcare is shaped by the people willing to lead when the stakes are highest.

On November 13, physicians, healthcare executives, policymakers, community leaders, philanthropists, and innovators from across the region will come together for the 13th Annual Los Angeles Healthcare Awards.

This year, we celebrate leaders whose work is expanding access to care, strengthening our healthcare safety net, advancing innovation, elevating public understanding, and creating lasting impact across Los Angeles County.

Friday, November 13, 2026 6:00–9:30 PM Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills

We are grateful to our presenting sponsors First Point Partners, Cooperative of American Physicians and One Health Partners, whose partnership helps FutureMedLA elevate healthcare leadership and invest in the future of medicine across Los Angeles County.

Join physicians, healthcare executives, policymakers and community leaders as we celebrate their impact on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Learn more, reserve your seats or explore sponsorship opportunities:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H07V-5-0

Celebrate excellence in healthcare at the Los Angeles Healthcare Awards, honoring visionary leaders, innovators, and organizations shaping the future of care in L.A. County.