PAC & Forth
Physician Association of California
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About This Podcast
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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S1E10 PAC & Forth - Ep.10 - Featuring Vincent Catalano - "Why does your premium keep climbing even in a clean year?"
Why does your premium keep climbing even in a clean year?In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Vincent Catalano, Founder and CEO of Clear Healthcare Solutions. Vincent brings decades…
S1E9 PAC & Forth - Ep.9 - Featuring Dr. Todd Otten - "What does it take for a physician to finally say enough?"
What does it take for a physician to finally say enough?In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Dr. Todd Otten, board-certified family physician, former U.S. Navy flight surgeon,…
S1E8 PAC & Forth – Ep. 8 – Featuring Tyler Tracewski – "What if staying independent in primary care didn't have to mean doing it alone?"
What if staying independent didn't have to mean going it alone?In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Tyler Tracewski, President of Astrana Care Partners, to unpack PAC's new…
S1E7 PAC & Forth - Ep. 7 - Featuring Dr. Hailey MacNear - "What happens when TikTok becomes your second opinion?"
What happens when TikTok becomes your second opinion?In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Dr. Hailey MacNear, OB-GYN and partner at Sacramento Women's Health, for an honest…
S1E6 PAC & Forth - Ep. 6 - Featuring John Latimer - Who actually shapes health care policy in California?
In this episode of PAC & Forth, we go inside the Capitol with John Latimer, founder and managing partner of Capital Advocacy — one of Sacramento’s most influential lobbying firms — for a…
S1E5 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?
In this episode of PAC & Forth, we’re joined by Dr. Lamia Gabal, board-certified urologist, founder of Prestige Medical Group, and PAC board member, for one of our most honest and human…
S1E4 PAC & Forth - Ep. 4 - Featuring Assemblymember Damon Connolly - What good is health coverage if patients still can’t get in to see a doctor?
In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Assemblymember Damon Connolly, author of AB 2457, PAC-sponsored legislation that builds on last year’s credentialing reform by extending it to…
S1E3 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?
In this episode of PAC & Forth, we break down AB 1041, PAC’s first sponsored legislation, and the real-world problem it was designed to solve: broken, slow, and inconsistent provider…
S1E2 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?"
In this episode of PAC & Forth, we’re joined by two veterans of California politics — Andrew Acosta and Rob Stutzman — who have shaped some of the state’s biggest campaigns, from the historic…
S1 Matthew Robinson, CEO, PAC: "Introduction"
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…
S1E1 PAC & Forth - Ep. 1 - Dr Omer Deen: "What happens when doctors lose the freedom to treat patients?"
What happens when doctors lose the freedom to treat patients the way they believe is right?In our very first episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Dr. Omer Deen, nationally recognized clinical…
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PAC & Forth has published 11 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Business, Careers.
PAC & Forth is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 22m.
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