The Cooperative of American Physicians (CAP) hosted its second annual Advocacy in Action program on October 14 at CAP’s headquarters in downtown Los Angeles, bringing independent physicians together with California Assemblymembers Blanca Pacheco (D-Downey), Mark Gonzalez (D-Los Angeles), and Nick Schultz (D-Burbank) for an opportunity to discuss issues affecting independent medical practice and patient care.
This year’s program, Policy, Politics, and Independent Practice, was designed to encourage direct dialogue between physicians and state legislators as healthcare funding, legislative proposals, and election-year issues continue to shape the practice of medicine in California. Attendance was intentionally limited to encourage open discussion and meaningful participation.
The legislators addressed pressing issues impacting physicians and patients alike and discussed the midterm elections, healthcare funding, current legislation, and the advocacy priorities supporting the future of independent practice.
CAP is deeply grateful to our members for participating in this important dialogue. Your presence and perspectives help strengthen our collective voice to ensure policymakers are informed and educated on the realities of practicing medicine today.
Through continued advocacy and future initiatives, CAP remains committed to supporting independent physicians and advancing meaningful policy change across the state.