Regal Medical Group (RMG)

With a network spanning more than 5,000 square miles and thousands of health care providers, Regal Medical Group is part of one of Southern California's largest managed health networks. That size works to your advantage, allowing us to be there to coordinate all of your health care, when and where you need us. In spite of our size, we remain rooted in close community and operate upon the simple, traditional principles of knowing our customer, and providing respectful, personal, quality care.

At Regal, we know that navigating the healthcare system can be complicated for patients and for physicians. We also believe that during a visit to your doctor, the focus should be on health and wellness. You should be discussing things like prevention, diagnosis, treatment and healing, not coverage, networks, claims, regulations and billing. That's where an IPA, like Regal Medical Group, is able to serve both patients and physicians, by managing the business of managed care so that you don't have to.

Regal Medical Group works together with your healthcare plan and your PCP to keep things running smoothly. We collaborate with our physicians to provide quality care, while focusing on minimizing your out of pocket expenses. One way that we keep your overall health care costs low is by emphasizing preventative care in order to keep you healthy.

Sierra Medical Group (SMG)

Sierra Medical Group represents the future of medicine. Throughout our twenty five year history serving Antelope Valley, we have diligently invested our time and resources in the development of programs and services responsive to the healthcare needs of today's patient, while adapting to the increasingly diverse needs of tomorrow's health care agenda.

At SMG your health is our priority. An excellent team of specialty physicians who are either board certified or board eligible supports our primary care physicians providing you with a comprehensive healthcare network that is fully committed to your individual needs.

At SMG, we work hard to ensure that our patients receive quality medical care. This is why you will find easy access to your doctor, minimal waiting time for referrals, and staff members that genuinely care for your well-being.

Desert Oasis Health Care (DOHC)

DOHC is a team of highly skilled primary care physicians and ancillary providers, servicing the community with all their health care needs from newborn to senior care. We have convenient locations throughout the Coachella Valley, Morongo Basin and Yucca Valley areas.

DOHC’s services include access to 6 Immediate and Urgent Care Centers - Bermuda Dunes, Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Springs and Yucca Valley. Our programs include Living and Aging Well, Home Health Services and Medication Management Services which are committed to improving your health proactively.

We are affiliated with every hospital in the Coachella Valley, which includes Eisenhower Memorial Hospital, Desert Regional Medical Center, John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital and Hi-Desert Medical Center.

Bakersfield Family Medical Center (BFMC)

Bakersfield Family Medical Center provides excellence in health care to our patients in professional settings that promote wellness and preventive medicine in Kern County.  Throughout the twenty year history of our medical group, we have diligently invested our resources in the development of programs and services responsive to the healthcare needs of today’s patient while adapting to the increasingly diverse needs of tomorrow’s healthcare agenda.

Our facilities offer superior patient convenience by providing Urgent Care, Pharmacy, Lab, Radiology, Pediatrics and a variety of specialty services at one convenient site.  In addition, the Heritage Physician Network is a group of physicians located throughout Kern County who have joined together to form an Independent Physicians Association (IPA).  These IPA physicians remain affiliated with BFMC although they maintain their own individual offices.  Members who choose physicians in Heritage Physician Network will see their selected doctors in their conveniently located private offices.  All members of Heritage Physician Network can access the full range of services, programs and specialists offered by BFMC.

Coastal Communities Physician Network (CCPN)

CCPN is an Independent Practice Association (IPA) formed in 2006, consisting of a network of contracted physicians located throughout the San Luis Obispo and Tulare counties. These IPA physicians are affiliated with BFMC/CCPN for the coordination of care rendered to members who have selected CCPN as their primary medical group.  Members who choose physicians of CCPN will see their doctors in their conveniently located private offices and also have access to a whole network of out-of-area specialists.  All members of CCPN can access a full range of services, programs and specialists through these contracted providers.

High Desert Medical Group (HDMG)

HDMG has a long-standing promise to provide residents of the Antelope Valley with the highest quality health care possible. Living up to our promise is an on-going commitment, which necessitates our growth as a multi-specialty medical group providing a wide range of health care services for our patients. For more than 25 years, we've been fortunate to have an impressive team of health care professionals, administrators, support personnel and dedicated volunteers who work in unison to help us deliver on our promise.

Together, we partner with local hospitals, medical experts and business leaders, and we actively support numerous organizations, educational, cultural and recreational events. Our team of healthcare professionals is available and ready to help you with all of your medical needs. We accept over 85 different health plans, including HMO, PPO, POS, EPO, Private and Medicare plans. Our Lancaster facility offers the convenience of having your Primary Care Physician, Lab, X-Ray, Urgent Care, Pharmacy, a Health Education Department, Infusion Center, and a multitude of subspecialties all under the same roof. In addition, our Urgent Care is now open 24 hours a day 7 days a week including holidays. We also have a full service Occupational Medicine Center on-site.

Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group (HVVMG)

Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group has exceeded our members’ expectations since its inception in 2003 through personalized care by a staff of skilled professionals, a speedy referral system, and a panel of specialists to serve all your medical needs.

We believe the most important aspect of healthcare is tending to the personal needs of our patients. Our facilities are equipped with some of the finest diagnostic equipment and technicians available. We have the resources and commitment to always bring the best to meet the new challenges and ever-changing health care needs of the Victor Valley region.

Lakeside Medical Group (LMG)

Lakeside Medical Group is a comprehensive healthcare provider with a network of physicians and services throughout the San Fernando, San Gabriel and Santa Clarita Valleys, as well as parts of Ventura and San Bernardino Counties. We aim to deliver quality, affordable healthcare to the communities we serve.

We bring more than 20 years of innovation in healthcare delivery and management systems to our integrated network of services, which include hundreds of primary care physicians and over a thousand specialists; ancillary services, such as an outpatient surgery center, urgent care centers and physical therapy; and affiliations with premier hospitals, labs and other support services.

Our commitment to complete patient care includes developing new and better ways of delivering healthcare. From our approach to prevention and disease management to our hospitalist program and more, your care is coordinated so that you have the best possible outcomes.

Affiliated Doctors of Orange County (ADOC)

Affiliated Doctors of Orange County Medical Group, Inc., (ADOC) is an independent practice association, a medical group of over 275 private physicians and 600 specialty physicians who are dedicated to providing affordable, quality healthcare for individuals of all ages. We are affiliated with most major health plans, including many HMOs.

With offices throughout the greater Orange County area, chances are board-certified primary care physician and board certified specialists you need are in your own neighborhood.

Our goal is to help you make better care decisions for yourself and your family.

Dr. Richard Merkin, President & CEO, Heritage Provider Network, dedicates new library at Richard Merkin Middle School in Los Angeles

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Dr. Richard Merkin, President & CEO of Heritage Provider Network, dedicated the new library at the Richard Merkin Middle School and Gertz-Ressler High School in a ribbon cutting ceremony December 2, 2011. This is the first library to open at any of the Los Angeles Alliance for College Ready Public Schools, all the more critically important since budget cuts in California are forcing public libraries to close.

Joining Dr. Merkin in the ceremony was Brian Reynolds, sponsor and contributor to the Brian and Patricia Reynolds Library, Judy Burton, President and CEO, Alliance for College Ready Public Schools, actress Jamie Gertz and her son Theo, supporters of the Gertz-Ressler High School, Donna Jacobson, Principal, Richard Merkin Middle School, James Waller, Principal, Gert-Ressler High School, Lisbeth Cuevas, RMMS student council President and Jonathan Ruiz, GRHS student council President.

"Without having a library, without having the opportunity to check out books at your own school, we are short changing our students and the future of education for them in our country," said Dr. Merkin. "I'm dedicated to ensuring these educational opportunities to as many young people as I can," he continued. "This library is the first one in any of the Alliance for College Ready Public Schools in Los Angeles and I want this to be the model to roll out to all the rest of the Alliance middle schools and high schools in the city. It is up to us to create this opportunity for our students, given our state is cutting budgets for education and closing libraries."

"This library changes the lives of all the students here. They are serious about their school, serious about their studies," said Brian Reynolds, Founder, Chatham Capital, library contributor. "They didn't have books before in a library on campus and now they have a quiet place they can sit and develop themselves. I'm pleased to join Dr. Merkin in this important effort."

The Richard Merkin Middle School is a free, public charter school, developed and operated by the Alliance for College Ready Public Schools and authorized by the Los Angeles Unified School District. The school, serving 6th-8th graders, opened in September of 2005, is located near downtown Los Angeles and provides students with a safe, supportive learning environment promoting academic excellence and college readiness. (www.merkinms.org)

"This library is not only a very special place, but also another way to help us realize our dream of getting our kids ready for college," said Judy Burton, President & CEO, Alliance for College Ready Public Schools.

"Knowledge is power, and is one of the mottos in our family," said Jamie Gertz, actress, library supporter. "I know we share this motto with Dr. Merkin as well. Books open up so many ideas and places, some of the best stories I tell as an actor come from books." Her son, Theo Ressler, generously donated $10,000 to the library, money he received from gifts at his Bar Mitzvah.

"We are deeply appreciative of Dr. Merkin for his ongoing support of our school community," said Donna Jacobson, Principal, Richard Merkin Middle School. "As our state is devastated by budget cuts, his commitment to our schools allows for the comprehensive education our kids truly deserve."

"The library is one the best things to ever happen to our school. We have never had a library, and having one will improve our learning," said Lisbeth Cuevas, RMMSStudent Council President.

"Video games are not the way, books teach you important things that you need to know in the future. Reading is fun," said student Joshua Caceras.

Jonathan Ruiz, GRHS Student Council President agrees. "I feel a passion for books, now I don't have to go so far to a library to get a good read, now I can get one at my own school."