Marie Langley on Growth, Access and Medi-Cal Challenges in the High Desert

Marie Langley on Growth, Access and Medi-Cal Challenges in the High Desert

September 8, 2026 · 8 min

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Marie Langley discusses healthcare access challenges and Medi-Cal issues in the High Desert.

In this episode, Marie Langley, Chief Executive Officer, Desert Valley Medical Group, discusses expanding specialty and outpatient services, strengthening hospital-physician collaboration and addressing healthcare access needs in the High Desert. She also shares the challenges posed by Medi-Cal uncertainty, physician recruitment and plans to expand emergency department capacity.

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Guest: Marie Langley

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Organizations: Desert Valley Medical Group, Medi-Cal

Places: High Desert

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