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CMA Legislative Advocacy Day: April 9 in Sacramento

Wednesday, April 9th | 8am - 5 pm in Sacramento, CA

This annual advocacy event hosted by the California Medical Association brings together more than 400 physician and medical student leaders from all specialties and modes of practice. Attendees will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience meeting with legislators on priority health care issues and learn the ins and outs of advocating for their patients.

Time & Location

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Location: Capitol Hill, Sacramento

Various appointments are being set with our regional legislative representatives. A final schedule will be provided to attendees likely just prior to April 9th. Once we know you are participating, we will share updates with you via email and text.

About the event

The California Medical Association (CMA) will host its 51st annual Legislative Advocacy Day on April 9, 2025, in Sacramento.

CMA's Legislative Advocacy Day consistently brings together more than 400 of physician and medical student leaders from all specialties and modes of practice. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with legislators on priority health care issues.

Attendees can expect to get hands-on experience and learn the nuts and bolts of advocating for their patients and profession.

Join your physician, medical student and resident colleagues at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and lobby legislators on priority health care issues and learn how to become an advocate for your patients and colleagues.
Registered attendees will receive a webinar training on legislation and policy affecting the practice of medicine.

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Wellness Roundtable | Healthcare Expo & Dinner

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$135 for Physician Members & Staff*

$185 for Non-member Physicians & Staff

$185 for General Public Attendance

$70 for Resident Physicians

$1350: Designated Table for 10 Guests

(*Members of all California Medical Societies, includes physician member and administrative staff)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 3-7:30 pm

Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country, Santa Rosa, California

Guest Speakers:

Dustin Corcoran, CEO, California Medical Association

Mickey Trockel, MD and Linda Hawes Clever, MD, MACP

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HYATT REGENCY SONOMA WINE COUNTRY

170 Railroad Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA

Immersive conference designed for physicians and practice leadership. Participants will gain valuable insights and actionable strategies from a distinguished panel of speakers and subject matter experts.

What you can expect:

Gain valuable insights and practical strategies from a distinguished panel of speakers and subject matter experts.
Take advantage of on-site real-time business solutions by meeting professional consultants who will review current business practices and contracts.
Meet professionals to review banking, legal, real estate, financial, and insurance portfolios for compliance verification and potential cost-saving opportunities.
Prepare for success in 2025 by addressing crucial business decisions that often get postponed.
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