History
In 1998, the CMA Foundation established the Corporate Advisory Committee for several reasons; (1) to provide core operating support for the Foundation, (2) promote collaboration among healthcare stake holders, and (3) draw upon the expertise of corporate advisors in developing and sustaining the programs and projects of the CMA Foundation.

The Corporate Advisory Committee meets twice a year - at the CMA House of Delegates in the fall and the CMA Leadership Academy in the spring.

Goals Statement
The following goals statement was developed by the Corporate Advisory Committee and approved by the CMA Foundation Board of Directors:

"It is the goal of the CMA Foundation Corporate Advisory Committee to promote collaborations among the corporate advisors, health care professionals, community leaders, health care industry leaders and the Foundation to promote the ability of the CMA Foundation to improve individual and community health.

In support of the goal, the CMA Foundation Corporate Advisory Committee is committed to expanding its membership and providing consultation and advice to the Foundation on current and proposed projects."

Why Join the CMA Foundation Corporate Advisory Committee?

• An opportunity to network with state and national leaders in medicine.
• Corporate name recognition before more than 30,000 members of the California Medical Association.
• A unique opportunity to be a partner with the Foundation in developing statewide programs to address important health care issues.
• Corporate recognition at CMA Foundation conferences, in CMA
  Foundation publications, web site, and in press releases.
• An opportunity to impact future health-related projects and objectives.
• Recognition in the CMA Foundation Newsletter.
• Increased corporate exposure to the 30,000 members of the California Medical Association.
• Recognition at the annual CMA Foundation Leadership Dinner
  (held in conjunction with the CMA House of Delegates).
• An opportunity to support activities such as:
  • Antibiotic Resistance (AWARE) Initiative
  • Women's Health Initiative
    
  • Physicians and Their Communities Project
    
  • Ethnic Physicians Project
    
  • Childhood Diabetes and Obesity Project