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April 23, 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...
April 14, 2026
We go inside the Capitol with John Latimer, founder and managing partner of Capital Advocacy — one of Sacramento’s most influential lobbying firms — for a no-nonsense look at how...
March 31, 2026
We’re joined by Dr. Lamia Gabal, board-certified urologist, founder of Prestige Medical Group, and PAC board member, for one of our most honest and human conversations yet. Dr. Gabal shares:...
March 17, 2026
We sit down with Assemblymember Damon Connolly, author of AB 2457, PAC-sponsored legislation that builds on last year’s credentialing reform by extending it to Medi-Cal managed care plans....
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...
March 3, 2026
We break down AB 1041, PAC’s first sponsored legislation, and the real-world problem it was designed to solve: broken, slow, and inconsistent provider credentialing that delays patient access to care....
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,...
February 20, 2026
AB 2457 will improve access to Medi-Cal by created a streamlined credentialing process for physicians....
February 17, 2026
We’re joined by two veterans of California politics — Andrew Acosta and Rob Stutzman — who have shaped some of the state’s biggest campaigns, from the historic 2003 recall to...
February 2, 2026
What happens when doctors lose the freedom to treat patients the way they believe is right? In our very first episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Dr....
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...
April 23, 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,...
December 22, 2025
As the year comes to a close, we are proud to have done just that, most notably by passing AB 1041, authored by Assembly Member Steve Bennett (D-Ventura), which will...
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...
April 14, 2026
We go inside the Capitol with John Latimer, founder and managing partner of Capital Advocacy — one of Sacramento’s most influential lobbying firms — for a no-nonsense look at how...
March 31, 2026
We’re joined by Dr. Lamia Gabal, board-certified urologist, founder of Prestige Medical Group, and PAC board member, for one of our most honest and human conversations yet. Dr. Gabal shares:...
March 17, 2026
We sit down with Assemblymember Damon Connolly, author of AB 2457, PAC-sponsored legislation that builds on last year’s credentialing reform by extending it to Medi-Cal managed care plans....
March 3, 2026
We break down AB 1041, PAC’s first sponsored legislation, and the real-world problem it was designed to solve: broken, slow, and inconsistent provider credentialing that delays patient access to care....
February 17, 2026
We’re joined by two veterans of California politics — Andrew Acosta and Rob Stutzman — who have shaped some of the state’s biggest campaigns, from the historic 2003 recall to...
February 2, 2026
What happens when doctors lose the freedom to treat patients the way they believe is right? In our very first episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Dr....
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....
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