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Fri, 09 Jan 2026
In response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2026-27 budget proposal, CMA President René Bravo, M.D., issued the following statement
Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Recent federal action directing changes to the childhood immunization schedule has raised serious concerns among physicians nationwide. CMA warns the decision lacks transparency, bypassed established scientific review processes, and undermines decades of evidence-based public health policy. California has taken steps to preserve science-driven immunization guidance amid shifting federal actions.
Many new California health care laws took effect Jan. 1, 2026, including CMA-sponsored measures to curb misleading use of AI, protect independent physician judgment from corporate interference, and reduce unnecessary prior authorization. CMA’s free 2026 new laws report and a January 27 webinar provide practical guidance on what’s changed and what physicians should watch next.
In response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s State of the State address, CMA President René Bravo, M.D., issued the following statement.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026
CMS and Noridian are warning Medicare providers about fraudulent letters requesting sensitive enrollment information that CMS already has on file. These notices are not legitimate and should not be answered.
What happens in Sacramento doesn’t stay in Sacramento—it shapes how you practice medicine every day. On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, physicians, residents and medical students from across California will gather in our state capital for the 52nd Annual California Medical Association (CMA) Legislative Advocacy Day.
As of Jan. 1, 2026, a host of new health care laws have taken effect including some sponsored and supported by CMA.
Following the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa on January 6, 2026, CMA President René Bravo, M.D., and NCRMA President Jamaal D. El-Khal, M.D., issued the following joint statement:
Mon, 05 Jan 2026
CMA President and pediatrician René Bravo, M.D., issued the following statement following the decision by the CDC to abruptly cut the number of vaccines universally recommended for children.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025
It has been one battle after another, but CMA remains steadfast. We will continue fighting for physicians, patients and the communities we serve.
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