[1] Over the remainder of the 19th century, the group contributed to founding Los Angeles’ first hospitals and clinics, including the "College of Medicine" in 1885 at the University of Southern California, with Joseph Widney as Dean.

Benefits Include: Representing Los Angeles County physicians, LACMA has played a role in influencing top healthcare issues.

Its district structure and advisory committees allow its members to develop policy initiatives and translate them to legislative and regulatory action through media advocacy and grassroots campaigns with other partners.

LACMA has supported California's most under-served patient populations by sponsoring legislation that would increase Medi-Cal payments, which are the second-lowest in the nation.

In light of the state’s implementation of the Affordable Care Act, LACMA and CMA advocate on behalf of physicians and members alike.

LACMA is also involved in the public health sector, having, for example, advanced immunization awareness in California through education and greater access.

The Los Angeles County Medical Association political action committees (PACs) support issues and elect candidates at the State and local level that improve patient access to care and treatment, support medical students, encourage physician service to the community, advance health education, and assist patients on becoming better informed advocates for their healthcare.