California strikes huge deal unlocking billions for health care ow.ly/WKRA104LLLx

State Medicaid officials received warning letters about 3 key areas of concern: high rates of people losing #Medicaid because of paperwork problems, long call center wait times & slow application processing. politico.com/news/2023/08/1…

Did you know Latinos are the most underrepresented group in medicine? If med schools DOUBLED the # of Latino medical students it would STILL take 92 years to achieve equal representation Change is NEEDED This is WHY we created #NationalLatinoPhysicianDay Links 👇

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CMA President Dr. Donaldo Hernandez encourages the medical community to celebrate #NationalLatinoPhysicianDay on October 1! Help us create structural change to improve Latino representation in the U.S. physician workforce. cmadocs.org/newsroom/news/…

Happy #NationalLatinoPhysicianDay! For a state as diverse as California, increasing the number of physicians of color is essential. CMA remains steadfast in ensuring that all communities have access to high-quality and life-saving health care. cmadocs.org/newsroom/news/…

The Physicians of Tomorrow scholarship application is now open on our website! With multiple scholarship categories and focus areas, the program awards $10,000 scholarships annually. Medical students who are graduating in 2025 qualify. Visit bit.ly/3ZwoEvzto apply!

We're hard at work representing California's emergency physicians at #ACEPcouncil. Ready for Day 2! #ACEP23 #emergencymedicine #emresident #erdr #erdoc #calacep #californiaacep

Congratulations to ACEP President-Elect Alison Haddock MD, FACEP (TX), chosen by the Council at #ACEP23. She will become the ACEP President in September 2024 at the Council meeting in Las Vegas.

Thank you EMRA for allowing me speak on Health Equity and MJA Fellowship. It was inspirational and helped me refill my cup!

Access to specialists — from gastroenterologists to cardiologists — has been a long-standing challenge for many Medi-Cal patients, especially those in rural areas or regions facing staff shortages. californiahealthline.org/news/article/m…

California is the first state to ban doctors and medical examiners from attributing deaths to the controversial diagnosis known as “excited delirium,” which could make it harder for police to justify excessive force. californiahealthline.org/news/article/c… californiahealthline.org/news/article/c…

Inspiring words, definetly refilled my purpose. Lots of self reflection after reading this article. Excited to find more pathways into leadership and there are none create my own! www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.forbes…

Join our emresidents EMRA D&I committee for our journal club series on December 8th at 6pm CT as we discuss barriers surrounding the MCAT, admission rates, and its downstream effects with Jessica Faiz, MD, MS !! jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-… Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

#Prop35 is a critical step toward improving health care equity, especially for the 15 million Californians on Medi-Cal. That includes children, low-income families, seniors and persons with disabilities. Vote #YESon35 to expand access to care - without raising taxes.

Did you know? Latinos represent over 51% of Medi-Cal enrollees. That’s why leading Latino organizations like the Dolores Huerta Foundation, Latinx Physicians of California, @LatinoCaucusCOs, and California LULAC have joined more than 400 diverse organizations in support of #Prop35.

#Prop35 will provide essential medical and dental care for over 15 million Californians on Medi-Cal, including low-income families (nearly three in four Latinos) and half of the state’s children. Vote #YESon35 to protect and expand access to care - without raising taxes.

CA hospitals support #Prop35 because it will reduce emergency room wait times and protect access to critical care for Californians, including 15 million patients on Medi-Cal. Get the facts voteyes35.com/get-the-facts/

California’s hospitals are on the frontline every day offering critical health care services to Medi-Cal patients up and down the state. #YESon35 will reduce wait times in ERs and train more health care workers. Get the facts voteyes35.com/get-the-facts/