Statement from the Santa Clara County Medical Association Regarding the Shooting Outside Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices in San Jose The Santa Clara County Medical Association (SCCMA) is deeply saddened by the tragic shooting at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices in San Jose. Our thoughts are with the individuals affected, their families, colleagues, patients, and all members of the community impacted by this devastating event. Healthcare facilities are places of healing, compassion, and care. Every physician, healthcare professional, staff member, patient, and visitor deserves to feel safe in these environments. When violence occurs in or around settings dedicated to care and healing, it can deeply affect individuals, families, healthcare teams, ... June 8, 2026 General, Physician Workforce, Public Health, Trama Screening, Trauma Informed Care 0 0 Comment Read More »
SCCMA Update: Santa Clara County Budget and Impact on Healthcare Dear SCCMA Members, Santa Clara County has released its Proposed FY 2026–27 Budget, which includes significant healthcare-related proposals affecting public hospitals, behavioral health services, physician workforce planning, and the long-term sustainability of our healthcare safety net. To help members understand the implications of these proposals, the Santa Clara County Medial Association (SCCMA) has prepared a summary highlighting key healthcare issues, including potential impacts on patient access, healthcare delivery, Medi-Cal funding, and physician practice conditions throughout the county. We invite you to review SCCMA's analysis and commentary by clicking HERE. SCCMA will continue to monitor ... June 1, 2026 General, Healthcare, Physician Workforce 0 0 Comment Read More »
Statement from SCCMA on Patient Safety and Clinical Independence The Santa Clara County Medical Association (SCCMA) has released a formal statement reaffirming the medical profession’s commitment to health, safety, dignity, and respect for all patients, and condemning violence in all forms. Recent acts of violence and credible reports of federal agents entering healthcare facilities and interfering with medical care have raised serious concerns about patient safety, clinical independence, and healthcare privacy. Safe and private clinical environments are essential to effective care and public health. Representing more than 4,800 physicians, SCCMA affirms its duty to support care settings where patients can ... February 5, 2026 General, Patient Care, Physician Workforce 0 0 Comment Read More »
Connecting Advocacy & Medicine: SCCMA Hosts Stanford Residents for Community Engagement Lunch On May 2nd, the Santa Clara County Medical Association (SCCMA) had the privilege of hosting a special lunch event with medical residents from Stanford’s Internal Medicine Health Equity, Advocacy, and Research (HEAR) Program and pediatric residents engaged in media and advocacy training. This collaborative gathering, held in partnership with the California Medical Association (CMA), was more than a shared meal—it was an intentional space for mentorship, reflection, and meaningful dialogue about the intersection of medicine and advocacy. The HEAR program, founded and led by Dr. Lisa Chamberlain and coordinated by ... May 15, 2025 General, Physician Workforce 0 0 Comment Read More »
NEW PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY FOR CALIFORNIA PHYSICIANS CMA has won a significant victory in expanding the Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program for California physicians who were previously blocked from participating in the program. The new program started on July 1, 2023. It provides loan forgiveness for physicians who work in nonprofit hospitals, foundations, clinics, or other health care entities 30 hours/week for approximately 10 years. It will also help many medical groups recruit more physicians to California. CMA has published a guide to help physicians navigate the program. The most up-to-date version of this guide will always ... August 7, 2023 CMA, Physician Workforce loan forgiveness program 0 0 Comment Read More »
