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November 4, 2026
The Physician Association of California (PAC), the sole association focused on protecting and advocating for its 15,000 independent and small-practice physicians throughout California, today congratulates Xavier Becerra on his election...
November 3, 2026
We sit down with Dr. Barbara Hrach, an internal medicine physician who has practiced in Santa Barbara for three decades. She is president of Santa Barbara Preferred Health Partners, a...
October 20, 2026
We welcome back Dr. Omer Deen, board member and chair of the Physician Association of California, and our very first guest on the show. After completing his fellowship at Cleveland...
October 13, 2026
With summer in full swing, the legislative session has entered its final stretch, and PAC’s advocacy on behalf of California’s independent physicians continues. Lawmakers are returning to Sacramento this month...
October 6, 2026
We sit down with Dr. Michael Leathers, a second-generation orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician who runs his own practice in Midtown Sacramento. Trained at USC, UCLA, and UCSF, Dr....
September 18, 2026
The Physician Association of California today announced its opposition to Prop 44, the dangerous statewide ballot measure that threatens access to care for millions of California patients....
September 9, 2026
The Physician Association of California (PAC) is urging the federal government to withdraw a proposal it says could accelerate the closure of independent physician practices across the state....
August 11, 2026
With summer in full swing, the legislative session has entered its final stretch, and PAC’s advocacy on behalf of California’s independent physicians continues. Lawmakers are returning to Sacramento this month...
August 4, 2026
We sit down with Dan Cavanaugh, Senior Vice President of Business Development at the Cooperative of American Physicians (CAP). With more than 35 years in the industry, Dan knows California's...
July 21, 2026
We sit down with Sam Chung, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and External Affairs at California Life Sciences, which represents 1,300 organizations across the state's biopharma, biotech, medical device,...
February 20, 2026
AB 2457 will improve access to Medi-Cal by created a streamlined credentialing process for physicians....
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...
November 4, 2026
The Physician Association of California (PAC), the sole association focused on protecting and advocating for its 15,000 independent and small-practice physicians throughout California, today congratulates Xavier Becerra on his election...
October 13, 2026
With summer in full swing, the legislative session has entered its final stretch, and PAC’s advocacy on behalf of California’s independent physicians continues. Lawmakers are returning to Sacramento this month...
September 18, 2026
The Physician Association of California today announced its opposition to Prop 44, the dangerous statewide ballot measure that threatens access to care for millions of California patients....
September 9, 2026
The Physician Association of California (PAC) is urging the federal government to withdraw a proposal it says could accelerate the closure of independent physician practices across the state....
August 11, 2026
With summer in full swing, the legislative session has entered its final stretch, and PAC’s advocacy on behalf of California’s independent physicians continues. Lawmakers are returning to Sacramento this month...
July 7, 2026
PAC members will receive a 20% discount on HCP annual access to compliance solutions designed to help healthcare practices manage HIPAA, OSHA, corporate compliance, online workforce training, security risk analysis,...
May 27, 2026
Spring is here, the sun is out, and PAC is thrilled to share news that reflects our ongoing commitment to fighting for independent physicians and the patients who depend on...
April 22, 2026
The Physician Association of California (PAC), the sole association focused on protecting and advocating for its 15,000 independent and small-practice physicians throughout California, today announced they have endorsed Xavier Becerra...
March 9, 2026
Last year, PAC delivered a historic victory by passing AB 1041 (Bennett), which streamlines physician credentialing, an administrative obstacle that has burdened many small and independent practices. Our success proved...
February 20, 2026
Building on last year’s landmark law for small and independent practices, the Physician Association of California (PAC) has sponsored 2026 legislation to expand credentialing reform to Medi-Cal managed care plans,...
November 3, 2026
We sit down with Dr. Barbara Hrach, an internal medicine physician who has practiced in Santa Barbara for three decades. She is president of Santa Barbara Preferred Health Partners, a...
October 20, 2026
We welcome back Dr. Omer Deen, board member and chair of the Physician Association of California, and our very first guest on the show. After completing his fellowship at Cleveland...
October 6, 2026
We sit down with Dr. Michael Leathers, a second-generation orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician who runs his own practice in Midtown Sacramento. Trained at USC, UCLA, and UCSF, Dr....
August 4, 2026
We sit down with Dan Cavanaugh, Senior Vice President of Business Development at the Cooperative of American Physicians (CAP). With more than 35 years in the industry, Dan knows California's...
July 21, 2026
We sit down with Sam Chung, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and External Affairs at California Life Sciences, which represents 1,300 organizations across the state's biopharma, biotech, medical device,...
July 7, 2026
We sit down with John Shirikian, President and CEO of the Association of California Life and Health Insurance Companies (ACLHIC), and Steffanie Watkins, the association's Senior Vice President. ACLHIC represents...
June 23, 2026
We sit down with Assemblymember Greg Wallis (Coachella Valley) and Assemblymember Heath Flora, the Assembly Republican Leader from the northern San Joaquin Valley. Both bring a frontline view of inland...
June 11, 2026
We sit down with Vincent Catalano, Founder and CEO of Clear Healthcare Solutions. Vincent brings decades of experience in employee benefits and insurance brokerage and now helps organizations manage cost...
May 26, 2026
We sit down with Dr. Todd Otten, board-certified family physician, former U.S. Navy flight surgeon, co-author of Ripple of Change, and executive producer of the documentary Suck It Up, Buttercup....
May 12, 2026
We sit down with Tyler Tracewski, President of Astrana Care Partners, to unpack PAC's new collaboration with Astrana and what it means for independent primary care physicians navigating Medicare's shift...
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