As the halfway point of the state's legislative calendar approaches, now is a good time to review the status and progress of key healthcare-related bills.

The Physician Association of California (PAC) was established in November 2023 as an organization solely dedicated to advocating for independent physicians and small group practices.

Congress has long struggled to fully fund the federal government by passing all twelve appropriations bills on time. The last time there was a fully funded government was in 1997.

Over 2,500 measures were introduced in early 2024, with 1,558 bills reaching the governor’s desk at the end of the legislative session in September 2024.

The event featured a diverse group of speakers, from physicians to patient advocates, emphasizing the importance of independent physicians and how their practices can overcome the obstacles they face.