Monday Rx: Wage Hike Coalition, KidVaxGrant, Covid-19, Monkeypox, Medical Malpractice Lawsuit and Upcoming Events August 1, 2022 LACMA Joins Coalition to Oppose Wage Hike Last week, the LACMA board of directors met to discuss and strongly oppose ... Read More
LAHAN - CDPH Health Update: Use of Outpatient COVID-19 Therapeutics in California April 1, 2022 The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an update on the status of COVID-19 therapeutics in California, including ... Read More
LAC DPH Health Advisory: Temporary National Shortage of Rifampin Oral Capsules March 3, 2022 Key Messages There is a temporary national shortage of rifampin oral capsules attributable to product discontinuations, equipment malfunction, and shortage ... Read More
LAC DPH Health Update: Revisions to Evusheld Dosing February 28, 2022 Key Messages The FDA has revised the emergency use authorization for Evusheld (tixagevimab plus cilgavimab) to increase the dose (from ... Read More
CDPH Health Alert Omicron Variant Update: Therapeutics Changes for Outpatient Treatment of Mild to Moderate COVID-19 February 4, 2022 The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a CAHAN regarding changes in recommended outpatient therapies based on activity ... Read More
COVID-19 Cases Among Healthcare Workers Decline November 1, 2021 Cases among healthcare workers declined from 257 cases reported the week ending October 2, to 166 new cases reported ... Read More
Statement from LACMA President Dr. Jeffery Lee Regarding LA Unified School District Announcement Mandating Vaccinations September 9, 2021 President of the Los Angeles County Medical Association, Jeffery Lee, MD The Los Angeles County Medical Association (LACMA) joins the ... Read More
Rapid Increase in Ivermectin Prescriptions and Reports of Severe Illness Associated with Use of Products Containing Ivermectin to Prevent or Treat COVID-19 August 27, 2021 Summary Ivermectin is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved prescription medication used to treat certain infections caused by internal ... Read More
Monday Rx: Pfizer Vaccine Approval, Provider Reimbursement, Physician Wellness and LACMA Event Updates August 23, 2021 FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been ... Read More
Monday Rx: EUA for COVID-19 Vaccines, Physicians Well Being and Hardships, LACMA Leaders and Partner Updates May 24, 2021 Emergency Use Authorization for Vaccines to Prevent COVID-19 The Food and Drug Administration last week posted the EUA for Pfizer ... Read More
LAC DPH COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Vaccination for Children and Homebound Persons May 13, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination of Individuals Age 12 and Over The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted unanimously on May ... Read More
Monday Rx: LACMA Provider Updates on COVID-19, Initiatives, Partnerships and Advocacy May 10, 2021 Latest COVID-19 News There has been a steady decline in vaccination rates after massive efforts to get people vaccinated across ... Read More
