The Medical Board of California continues to address emerging issues affecting physicians, patient safety, and healthcare regulation across the state. Recent discussions from the Board’s December 2025 quarterly meeting — along with legislative topics heading into the February 2026 meeting — highlight several developments that physicians and healthcare organizations should Read more…
Introduction In California, contractors must maintain an active and compliant contractor’s license to operate legally. A key part of licensure is the “qualifying individual,” which is the person who possesses the experience and expertise required to hold the license. California Business and Professions Code sections 7121 and 7121.5 govern when Read more…
On September 19, 2025, a federal judge in the Central District of California upheld California’s “Truth in Advertising” rule that limits the use of “doctor”/“Dr.” in health care settings to licensed physicians and surgeons (M.D./D.O.). The court denied the nurse-practitioner plaintiffs’ First Amendment challenge and granted the State’s motion for summary judgment. Why this matters: California Read more…