PAC Member June Newsletter

PAC’s momentum continues to grow. Over the last several months, we’ve traveled throughout California, spreading the word about PAC and meeting with groups of physicians.

PAC Member March Newsletter

It’s been an exciting and impactful couple of months for PAC. Last month we officially launched in Sacramento, marking a significant milestone in our mission to advocate for independent physicians and small group practices across California.

Physicians Association of California Endorses Proposition 1

The Physician Association of California today announced it has endorsed Proposition 1. The measure will appear on the March primary ballot and amend the Mental Health Services Act to refocus billions of dollars to help treat those with critical mental illness.

PAC Member December Newsletter

It has been an exciting and busy couple of months at the Physician Association of California (PAC). I have been traveling throughout California, listening to the concerns of our members and learning more about what you need to continue to deliver high-quality patient care. I have been impressed by your commitment to your patients and your strong entrepreneurial spirit.

Debra Phairas of Practice & Liability Consultants: 5 Things You Need To Know To Create a Highly Successful Private Practice

I educate my physician clients that the first rule of being in business is to stay in business. Therefore, they have to be profitable to stay in business. Even though it is medicine, it is still running a small business and they must learn financial, operations, human resources and marketing principles. For example, learning the four accounts receivable ratios is simple math and I joke that if you put a dollar sign in front of math, physicians freak out. I say, you did much harder math to get into medical school so just take on the dollar signs and calculate the math.