Get Involved

OCMA/CMA, the voice of Orange County and California physicians, relies on physician involvement to transform our healthcare. Involvement from our physician members and executive staff allows OCMA/CMA to continually play a vital role at the state capitol. OCMA/CMA keeps legislators aware of how proposed legislation could enhance or threaten patients’ health or physicians’ ability to practice medicine. From sponsoring legislation to testifying in committee and meeting one-on-one with elected officials, OCMA/CMA advocates on behalf of physicians and patients throughout the legislative session. This advocacy positively affects the delivery of healthcare and the practice of medicine in Orange County and California, and all of this success is made possible by the strength of our membership. As an OCMA/CMA member, there are many ways to be involved in shaping OCMA/CMA health policy and the future of medicine. Whether you only have five minutes or you can devote more substantial time, below are some ways to get started.

Please visit the OCMA Events Calendar under tools for updated dates, times, and meeting locations. Please call 949-398-8100 for more information. www.ocma.org

Committees Contact Robert McCann, rmccann@ocma.org, 949-398-8102

• OCMA Services Committee
Thoroughly vets potential business partners for annual sponsor program.

• Health Information Technology Committee
Advises on the benefits, approaches and issues related to health information systems as it pertains to the delivery and care of patients.

• Emergency Department Directors (SOCEP, Society of Orange County Emergency Physicians)
Now under OCMA management

• Legislative Committee
Cooperates with the CMA in matters pertaining to legislation.

• Physician Wellness Committee
Develops programs and resources to prevent burnout and promote wellness.

• Nominations Committee
Selects nominees for OCMA Board of Directors, Officers, HOD Delegates and AMA/CMA trustees

• Organized Medical Staff Committee
Maintains ongoing liaison with medical staff of Orange County and initiates recommendations on issues of mutual concern of OCMA and Orange County medical staff.

• Patient Complaint Peer Review Panel
Reviews complaints, malpractice allegations and evaluates claims of improper medical practice. Attempts to improve patient/physician communication and advises both in a constructive manner. The panel has no authority to revoke a medical license or to discipline member physicians.

• Physician of Excellence (POE) Committee
Annual program which recognizes excellent physicians in the county. Committee Reviews POE nominations and selects yearly
honorees.