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October 11, 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Physician Association of California (PAC) commends Governor Gavin Newsom for signing Assembly Bill 1041 (Bennett), a PAC-sponsored bill that improves patient access to care and boosts...
September 29, 2025
We’ve invited Debra Phairas, a nationally recognized expert in practice management and overhead control, to lead a 45-minute PAC webinar on practical cost-saving strategies. This webinar will help you navigate...
September 18, 2025
As the 2025 legislative session came to a close on September 13, we’re proud to report that PAC’s sponsored bill, AB 1041 (Bennett), officially passed both chambers of the Legislature...
September 12, 2025
A bill expanding the rights of relatives in wrongful death cases that opponents thought they had defeated for the year suddenly came back into play in the final days of...
July 31, 2025
As I hear from more and more private practice physicians across the state, one theme keeps coming up, whether we’re talking about billing, hiring, or credentialing delays: independent physicians place...
July 2, 2025
PAC's sponsored bill is heard in the Senate Health Committee, and you can watch our lead witnesses provide testimony in support....
May 31, 2025
This spring has been our busiest season yet! We’re sowing change in Sacramento and planting seeds across California as we grow our membership through meaningful conversations with independent physicians....
May 30, 2025
In California’s evolving health care landscape, patients are increasingly drawn to personalized care, direct access and strong community connections. This is the domain of independent physicians and small group practices,...
April 1, 2025
PAC's sponsored bill is heard in the Assembly Health Committee, and you can watch our lead witnesses provide testimony in support....
March 13, 2025
As we march into spring, PAC continues to gain momentum! We've connected with independent physicians across California and enjoyed learning more about your challenges and how we can better support...
September 12, 2025
A bill expanding the rights of relatives in wrongful death cases that opponents thought they had defeated for the year suddenly came back into play in the final days of...
May 30, 2025
In California’s evolving health care landscape, patients are increasingly drawn to personalized care, direct access and strong community connections. This is the domain of independent physicians and small group practices,...
May 7, 2024
Building on its significant momentum, the Physician Association of California today announced its partnership with Astrana Health, a leading healthcare provider committed to excellence in patient care. This significant partnership...
April 3, 2024
Congress talks a big game about supporting healthcare providers and workers, but the messy, unpredictable way lawmakers go about enacting budgets has some in the field feeling like Capitol Hill...
March 29, 2024
Independent physicians and small practice groups are essential healthcare providers in California who contribute to the availability and accessibility of high-quality care in the state....
February 23, 2024
A new trade group has formed in Sacramento to represent independent physicians across the state....
February 21, 2024
The Physician Association of California (PAC), representing more than 14,000 physicians, today announced its leadership team and official launch. PAC is dedicated to amplifying the voices of independent practitioners in...
January 10, 2024
January budget proposal closes a $37.86 billion shortfall while protecting key investments in education, public safety, addressing homelessness, mental health care reform, and climate action...
October 12, 2023
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: For the first time in decades, Californians will have the ability to transform the state’s mental health system – modernizing to meet the needs of...
October 11, 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Physician Association of California (PAC) commends Governor Gavin Newsom for signing Assembly Bill 1041 (Bennett), a PAC-sponsored bill that improves patient access to care and boosts...
September 29, 2025
We’ve invited Debra Phairas, a nationally recognized expert in practice management and overhead control, to lead a 45-minute PAC webinar on practical cost-saving strategies. This webinar will help you navigate...
September 18, 2025
As the 2025 legislative session came to a close on September 13, we’re proud to report that PAC’s sponsored bill, AB 1041 (Bennett), officially passed both chambers of the Legislature...
July 31, 2025
As I hear from more and more private practice physicians across the state, one theme keeps coming up, whether we’re talking about billing, hiring, or credentialing delays: independent physicians place...
May 31, 2025
This spring has been our busiest season yet! We’re sowing change in Sacramento and planting seeds across California as we grow our membership through meaningful conversations with independent physicians....
March 13, 2025
As we march into spring, PAC continues to gain momentum! We've connected with independent physicians across California and enjoyed learning more about your challenges and how we can better support...
February 5, 2025
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires. The losses suffered by the greater LA community—including our colleagues in the medical field—are profound....
January 29, 2025
Hear from two top attorneys from the largest healthcare lobbying firm in the U.S. as they discuss new California legislation going into effect this year that will impact private practice...
January 15, 2025
On December 3 in the state Capitol, the Physician Association of California (PAC) hosted the Protecting Private Practice symposium to foster discussion about the important role private practice physicians play...
December 30, 2024
Looking ahead, we are excited to host the Protecting Private Practice Symposium, which will take place during the first week of December. This event will be a critical opportunity for...
July 2, 2025
PAC's sponsored bill is heard in the Senate Health Committee, and you can watch our lead witnesses provide testimony in support....
April 1, 2025
PAC's sponsored bill is heard in the Assembly Health Committee, and you can watch our lead witnesses provide testimony in support....