The Los Angeles County Medical Association (LACMA) is a professional organization dedicated to supporting physicians in every practice setting throughout Los Angeles County. Our mission is to empower physicians through advocacy, leadership development, practice management resources, and a supportive community.

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Your dual membership includes both LACMA and California Medical Association benefits.

Together, we protect your right to practice medicine, advocate for healthcare reforms, and provide access to programs and services designed to help you succeed.

Becoming a LACMA/CMA member offers numerous benefits, including:

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• Advocacy | Fighting for your autonomy of the rights of physicians and patients.

• Empowerment | Amplifying your voice in healthcare policy.

• Community | Belonging to a network of peers who share your mission.

• Leadership | Shaping the future of medicine in Los Angeles and beyond.

• Protection | Safeguarding your practice from legal and regulatory threats. 

• Growth | Accessing resources for professional and personal development.

• Influence | Driving change that impacts patients, practices, and policies.

• Support | Having experts and advisors to guide your practice success.

• Opportunity | Expanding your career through leadership and collaboration.

• Recognition | Being part of an organization that honors excellence in care.

• Impact | Improving the healthcare system for your patients and your profession.

• Legacy | Carrying forward a tradition of physician advocacy and excellence.

By becoming a member, you’ll strengthen your ability to lead and thrive in today’s challenging healthcare landscape.

LACMA serves physicians in every practice setting, including:

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• Solo and small private practices

• Medium and large group practices

• Employed and hospital-based physicians

• Physicians in academic and research roles

• Students & Residents

We provide resources and advocacy tailored to meet the unique needs of each practice type.

LACMA works alongside the California Medical Association (CMA) as well as local leaders to advocate for policies that protect and empower physicians. Our advocacy efforts include:

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• Influencing healthcare legislation at the local and state levels.

• Protecting physicians from legal and regulatory threats

• Advocating for reimbursement reforms, patient care improvements, and reduced administrative burdens

Members are encouraged to participate in advocacy events, join committees, and contribute their voice to shaping policy decisions.

You can get involved in several ways:

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• Attend Legislative Advocacy Day, become a delegate, or join the Legislative Action Committee: Participate in shaping healthcare policies at the county and state levels.

• Join LACMA or CMA Leadership: Contribute Your Voice: Share your experiences and insights to influence policy development and reform efforts.

• Subscribe to LACMA communications and weigh in on important topics, efforts and conversations

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Your active involvement strengthens our advocacy and enhances our ability to protect physicians’ rights and advance healthcare. Click here to learn more about ways that YOU can be a physician advocate and impact CMA's advocacy agenda and the future of Medicine in California.

Joining LACMA is easy. Simply:

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1. CLICK HERE TO JOIN

2. Choose your membership type and complete the application.

3. Submit payment for your membership dues.

Once you’re a member, you’ll gain immediate access to our programs, resources, and advocacy network.

Are you ready to add your important voice to a powerful network of over 7,500 Los Angeles physicians and nearly 60,000 physicians statewide? Find annual membership pricing HERE.

Yes! Medical groups, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations can sponsor LACMA/CMA membership as a valuable employee benefit. By doing so, you provide your physicians with access to crucial advocacy efforts, professional development programs, and practice management resources.

Position your organization as a thought leader and empower your team to lead, collaborate, and thrive in today’s complex healthcare landscape.

Strengthen your organization’s commitment to excellence by offering membership that supports both individual success and system-wide improvement.

You can stay informed by:

• Subscribing to our newsletter: Get the latest news, event updates, and advocacy alerts delivered to your inbox.

• Following us on social media: Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

• Checking our website: Visit the LACMA and CMA Events Pages for upcoming events and initiatives.