With more cases of Coronavirus being confirmed every day, you’ll likely be approach by patients who are concerned about their own health and the health of their families. As this situation evolves, it’s important for family physicians to stay up to date on the latest screening protocols and to know exactly what to do when […]
Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC) is seeking volunteers to review applications for the CalHealthCares 2020 loan repayment application cycle. By reviewing and scoring applications for the upcoming cycle, you are helping to increase access to care for Medi-Cal beneficiaries and to support early-career family physicians. Applications will be scored from March 2, 2020 to […]
Significant updates to numerous state-run health care programs are taking place. Here are some recent changes that may affect your patients and practice. Aged, Blind, and Disabled Eligibility Expansion On December 20, 2019, DHCS received federal approval of a CAFP-supported State Plan Amendment (SPA 19-0050) to extend Medi-Cal coverage to Aged, Blind, and Disabled individuals earning […]
On January 31, Governor Newsom announced the appointment of Bradley Gilbert, MD as the new Director for the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Dr. Gilbert graduated from UC San Diego School of Medicine in 1983 and is board certified in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine. He previously worked at the Inland Empire Health Plan […]
Calling all artists within the CAFP community! We want to hear from you. An upcoming issue of our California Family Physician magazine will focus on the creative side of family physicians. Whether you are formally trained as a visual or performing artist, or you simply enjoy art to combat burnout, we want to tell your […]
CAFP recently submitted follow-up comments on updated regulations proposed by the California Department of Justice regarding use of California's prescription drug monitoring database, the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES). While the updated regulations would increase data access for health team members and slightly restrict third-party access to CURES information, CAFP remains concerned that the Department’s proposal […]
