Q&A: Asm. Joaquin Arambula is continuing to push for Medi-Cal expansion

Asm. Joaquin Arambula, MD, is one of the most proactive health policymakers in the California Legislature. A former emergency room doctor, his experience in the medical field inspired him to become a lawmaker to address the issues he observed in state health care. He was first elected to the Assembly in 2016—the first Latino physician to hold a seat in the chamber—and represents Assembly District 31, which encompasses much of the city of Fresno.