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The Ventura County Medical Association is the advocate for physicians, patients, and quality medical care for our community.
The Coalition for Compassionate Care of California is developing five new patient-centered decision aids to support shared decision-making during serious illness or health crises. Physicians are invited to complete a brief two-question survey by Feb. 13, 2026, to help identify which treatments are most in need of these tools.
In response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2026-27 budget proposal, CMA President René Bravo, M.D., issued the following statement
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.
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