# Physicians Association Names CEO

> Katie Jordan leads L.A. County's oldest medical group as new CEO.
- Title: Physicians Association Names CEO | Shortify
- Summary: Katie Jordan leads L.A. County's oldest medical group as new CEO. Katie Jordan becomes chief executive of Los Angeles County Medical Association, replacing…
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- Source: Los Angeles Business Journal — https://labusinessjournal.com/healthcare/physicians-association-names-ceo
- Author: Howard Fine
- Published: 2026-10-12T16:35:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: los angeles county medical association, katie jordan, gustavo friederichsen, ceo, healthcare, l.a. county, business, local
## New CEO Appointed
Los Angeles County Medical Association names Katie Jordan as its next chief executive, replacing Gustavo Friederichsen after 10 years.

> This is an extraordinary moment for organized medicine
## Leadership Transition
Jordan starts transitioning into the chief executive role on November 16, taking full leadership responsibilities in 2027.
## Historic Medical Group
Founded in 1871 with seven physicians, the association now represents 30,000 physicians across Los Angeles County.
## Key takeaway

Katie Jordan becomes chief executive of Los Angeles County Medical Association, replacing Gustavo Friederichsen after 10 years.