PAC & Forth

By: Physician Association of California

Category: Government

PAC & Forth is a podcast about the forces shaping health care in California and the people working to change it.Produced by the Physician Association of California and hosted by PAC CEO, Matthew Robinson, PAC & Forth brings together physicians, policy insiders, advocates, and industry leaders for candid conversations about independent medicine, health care policy, and the real-world impact of decisions made in Sacramento.A practical, grounded discussion from people on the front lines, in exam rooms, boardrooms, and the Capitol.Whether you’re a physician, policymaker, health care professional, or someone who simply cares about the future of patient-centered care, PAC & Forth offers insight, perspective, and a seat at the table.

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Latest episodes of the podcast PAC & Forth

PAC & Forth - Ep. 17 - Featuring Dr. Barbara Hrach - “What happens when independent physicians stand together?” November 3, 2026

PAC & Forth - Ep. 16 - Featuring Dr. Omer Deen - “What does it take to build a physician-led practice from the ground up?” October 20, 2026

PAC & Forth - Ep. 15 - Featuring Dr. Michael Leathers - "What does an independent physician bring to the sidelines?" October 6, 2026

PAC & Forth - Ep. 14 - Featuring Dan Cavanaugh - "Will your malpractice carrier stand by you when it matters?" August 4, 2026

PAC & Forth - Ep. 13 - Featuring Sam Chung - "What good is innovation if patients can't get it?" July 21, 2026

PAC & Forth - Ep. 12 - Featuring John Shirikian & Steffanie Watkins - "What does a new health care mandate really cost?" July 7, 2026

PAC & Forth - Ep. 11 - Featuring Assemblymembers Greg Wallis & Heath Flora - "Why is California debating health care while patients can't see a doctor?" June 23, 2026

PAC & Forth - Ep.10 - Featuring Vincent Catalano - "Why does your premium keep climbing even in a clean year?" June 9, 2026

PAC & Forth - Ep.9 - Featuring Dr. Todd Otten - "What does it take for a physician to finally say enough?" May 26, 2026

PAC & Forth – Ep. 8 – Featuring Tyler Tracewski – "What if staying independent in primary care didn't have to mean doing it alone?" May 12, 2026

PAC & Forth - Ep. 7 - Featuring Dr. Hailey MacNear - "What happens when TikTok becomes your second opinion?" April 28, 2026

PAC & Forth - Ep. 6 - Featuring John Latimer - Who actually shapes health care policy in California? April 14, 2026

PAC & Forth - Ep. 5 - Featuring Dr. Lamia Gabal - What does it really take to build and keep an independent medical practice in today’s healthcare system? March 31, 2026

PAC & Forth - Ep. 4 - Featuring Assemblymember Damon Connolly - What good is health coverage if patients still can’t get in to see a doctor? March 17, 2026

PAC & Forth - Ep. 3 - Featuring Dr. Join Luh & Flo Di Benedetto - How Does PAC's 2025 Legislation Unburden Doctors and Get Them Back to Their Patients? March 3, 2026

PAC & Forth - Ep. 2 - Featuring Andrew Acosta and Rob Stutzman "Who's really positioned to lead California next and what does that mean for affordability, health care, and independent medicine?" February 17, 2026

Matthew Robinson, CEO, PAC: "Introduction" February 2, 2026

PAC & Forth - Ep. 1 - Dr Omer Deen: "What happens when doctors lose the freedom to treat patients?" February 2, 2026

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