Advocacy
PAC’s advocacy program is focused on promoting, preserving, and enhancing California’s independent physicians and small group practices. PAC works with California’s top advocacy firm. Their experts have collectively and successfully lobbied healthcare issues in California for more than 100+ years.
Their expertise, along with PAC’s collaboration, allow our organization to effectively influence state public policy at the State Capitol and across California.
PAC’s team of advocates is on the front lines to ensure independent physicians’ voices are heard in the State Capitol and around the state. PAC represents its members through legislative and regulatory advocacy. PAC collaborates with other like-minded organizations and associations and encourages our members to advocate for PAC’s top priority issues.
Our Advocacy Priorities
Protecting against further erosion in physician liability
Stopping bills that erode the patient/doctor relationship
Prevent and stop physician mandates
Engaging on business issues impacting small practices
What We Advocate For
Patient Protection
Patient Protection
Patients are the reason our members are passionate about their autonomy and ability to practice independently. PAC advocates for policies that protect patients and allow physicians to continue to provide high-quality care.
Reimbursement and Access
Reimbursement and Access
PAC advocates to ensure independent physicians are being reimbursed fairly and appropriately to provide the necessary care to their millions of patients across the state. We also work to ensure patients can access primary and specialty care provided by independent and small group physicians.
Preventing Excessive Liability While Protecting Patients
Preventing Excessive Liability While Protecting Patients
PAC protects its members against further erosion in physician liability, which is a deterrent to health access.
Workforce Development
Workforce Development
California is facing a shortage of healthcare workers, including physicians. PAC advocates for increased graduate medical education, residency slots, programs that reduce medical school debt and other policies that will increase the number of health care providers in the workforce.
Effective and Efficient Practice of Medicine
Effective and Efficient Practice of Medicine
PAC prevents unnecessary physician mandates which prevent its members from using their expertise and judgement in properly treating their patients.
Patient/Doctor Relationship
Patient/Doctor Relationship
PAC advocates for quality healthcare delivery and seeks to stop policy that erodes the importance of the patient/doctor relationship.
Saving Your Practice
Saving Your Practice
PAC engages on business and employment issues that impact small practices.
Resources
Find Your Member of the Legislature
Find Your Member of the Legislature
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California Department of Public Health
California Department of Public Health
CDPH works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.
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Medical Board of California
Medical Board of California
The mission of the Medical Board of California is to protect healthcare consumers and prevent harm through the proper licensing and regulation.
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California Legislative Bill Information
California Legislative Bill Information
Learn more about specific bills, read analyses and find out when they’re up for action
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California Department of Managed Healthcare
California Department of Managed Healthcare
The mission of the California Department of Managed Health Care is to protect consumers’ health care rights and ensure a stable health care delivery system.
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Governor Gavin Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom
Discover additional information about the Governor, stay updated with the latest news, submit an appointment application, and get in touch with the Governor's office.
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California State Senate
California State Assembly
California State Assembly
Contact your assemblymember and watch committee and floor sessions live
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Osteopathic Medical Board of California
Osteopathic Medical Board of California
The mission of the Osteopathic Medical Board of California is to protect consumers and promote the highest professional standards in the practice of osteopathic medicine.
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Assembly and Senate Calendars
Latest Updates
Read the latest news and updates affecting independent physicians and small group practice in California.