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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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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchPAC & Forth is a podcast about the forces shaping health care in California and the people working to change it.
Recent episodes include "PAC & Forth - Ep. 16 - Featuring Dr. Omer Deen - “What does it take to build a physician-led practice from the ground up?”" (20 October 2026, 22 minutes), "PAC & Forth - Ep. 15 - Featuring Dr. Michael Leathers - "What does an independent physician bring to the sidelines?"" (6 October 2026, 26 minutes), and "PAC & Forth - Ep. 14 - Featuring Dan Cavanaugh - "Will your malpractice carrier stand by you when it matters?"" (4 August 2026, 26 minutes).
PAC & Forth publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 17 episodes.
Booking probability for PAC & Forth is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. PAC & Forth requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. PAC & Forth's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for PAC & Forth are Doctors & Physicians. PAC & Forth has a government audience.
PAC & Forth is a government podcast with 17 episodes published.
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Episode #16
What does it take to build a physician-led practice from the ground up? In this episode of PAC & Forth, we welcome back Dr. Omer Deen, board member and chair of the Physician Association of California, and our very...
Episode #15
What does an independent physician bring to the sidelines? In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Dr. Michael Leathers, a second-generation orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician who runs his own...
Episode #14
Will your malpractice carrier stand by you when it matters? In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Dan Cavanaugh, Senior Vice President of Business Development at the Cooperative of American Physicians (CAP)...
Episode #13
What good is innovation if patients can't get it? In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Sam Chung, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and External Affairs at California Life Sciences, which...
Episode #12
What does a new health care mandate really cost? In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with John Shirikian, President and CEO of the Association of California Life and Health Insurance Companies (ACLHIC), and...
Episode #12
<p>What does a new health care mandate really cost?</p><p>In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with John Shirikian, President and CEO of the Association of California Life and Health Insurance Companies (ACLHIC)...
Episode #11
Why is California debating health care while patients can't see a doctor? In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Assemblymember Greg Wallis (Coachella Valley) and Assemblymember Heath Flora, the Assembly...
Episode #11
<p>Why is California debating health care while patients can't see a doctor?</p><p>In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Assemblymember Greg Wallis (Coachella Valley) and Assemblymember Heath Flora, the...
Episode #10
<p>Why does your premium keep climbing even in a clean year?</p><p>In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Vincent Catalano, Founder and CEO of Clear Healthcare Solutions. Vincent brings decades of experience...
Episode #9
<p><b>What does it take for a physician to finally say enough?</b></p><p><b>In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Dr. Todd Otten, board-certified family physician, former U.S. Navy flight surgeon, co-author...
Episode #8
<p>What if staying independent didn't have to mean going it alone?<br/>In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with Tyler Tracewski, President of Astrana Care Partners, to unpack PAC's new collaboration with Astrana...
Episode #7
<p>What happens when TikTok becomes your second opinion?<br/><br/>In this episode of PAC & Forth, we sit down with <b>Dr. Hailey MacNear</b>, OB-GYN and partner at Sacramento Women's Health, for an honest conversation...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode of PAC & Forth, we go inside the Capitol with <b>John Latimer</b>, founder and managing partner of Capital Advocacy — one of Sacramento’s most influential lobbying firms — for a no-nonsense look at...
Episode #5
<p>In this episode of PAC & Forth, we’re joined by <b>Dr. Lamia Gabal</b>, board-certified urologist, founder of Prestige Medical Group, and PAC board member, for one of our most honest and human conversations...
Episode #4
<p>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 Medi-Cal managed care...
Episode #3
<p>In this episode of PAC & Forth, we break down <b>AB 1041</b>, PAC’s first sponsored legislation, and the real-world problem it was designed to solve: broken, slow, and inconsistent provider credentialing that delays...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode of PAC & Forth, we’re joined by two veterans of California politics — <b>Andrew Acosta</b> and <b>Rob Stutzman</b> — who have shaped some of the state’s biggest campaigns, from the historic 2003...
Episode #1
<p><b>What happens when doctors lose the freedom to treat patients the way they believe is right?</b></p><p><b>In our very first episode of </b><b>PAC & Forth</b><b>, we sit down with Dr. Omer Deen, nationally...
PAC & Forth
<p><b>PAC & Forth</b><b> is a podcast about the forces shaping health care in California and the people working to change it.</b></p><p><b>Produced by the Physician Association of California and hosted by PAC CEO...
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board-certified family physician, Our Quadruple Aim
board-certified urologist, Prestige Medical Group
founder and president, Stutzman Public Affairs
Association of California Life and Health Insurance Companies
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