CMA is a major player at the State Capitol. The association’s staff lobbyists keep legislators aware of how proposed legislation could enhance or threaten patients’ health or physicians’ ability to practice medicine. From sponsoring legislation to testifying in committee and meeting one-on-one with elected officials, lobbyists advocate on behalf of physicians throughout the legislative session.

Physicians play a critical role, also, in advocating for sound legislation that will positively affect the delivery of health care and the practice of medicine in the Golden State. In addition to testifying in policy committees, participating in CMA’s annual Legislative Lobby Day, and monitoring the CMA Hot List of bills, physicians can become Key Contacts - our most effective grassroots tool. Click here for an application, or call the Center for Government Relations at 916/444-5532 for more information on the Legislative Key Contact program.

Other Links:

• The Individual Health Care Mandate