DR/DME continues to affect greater numbers of patients with diabetes, and, unfortunately, in addition to managing the disease, some patient populations experience social determinants that can affect care. Join our multidisciplinary panel of Drs. Coney, Kashyap, and Vega for an engaging, live discussion regarding DR/DME and the importance of understanding the barriers that minority patients […]
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has created a clear pathway for federally funded clinics including FQHCs, tribal clinics, and rural health centers to bill and be reimbursed for abortion services without using any federal funds. On September 1, the article “FQHC, RHC and Tribal Clinic Providers: Abortion Services” was posted to the Medi-Cal News area on […]
CAFP has updated the chart reflecting the actions taken by the Board on all resolutions which has been posted here. As a reminder, the chart of actions taken is updated after each quarterly meeting of the Board and posted to the website and shared with members via the Academy in Action newsletter. While the majority of […]
During the 2020 and 2021 years, the AAFP Congress of Delegates (COD) was either postponed or held virtually, with opportunities to forward state resolutions for national consideration, subsequently restricted. After the most recent CAFP Board meeting, an update was made to the 2020 resolution A-1-20 (Closing Detention Camps). It was determined it was no longer […]
The CAFP Residency Fair offers medical students the chance to learn about family medicine training in California. Prospective applicants can connect with 48 different program representatives for a closer look at program structure/curriculum, the application process, core values, residency life and more. A full list of Family Medicine Residency Programs participating are listed below. Adventist […]
Congratulations Alex McDonald, MD on being selected as the 2022 Association of Immunization Manager’s (AIM) Immunization Champion for California, by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Robert Schechter, MD, MPH, Chief, Immunizations Branch, CDPH said, "For your contributions to public health in promoting COVID-19 immunization, the California Department of Public Health Immunization Branch is […]
CAFP has partnered with the California Immunization Coalition, and American Academy of Pediatrics California to present “Monkeypox Conversation”, a webinar that will provide an update on the evolving Monkeypox situation in California with recommendations and resources available to assist healthcare providers and families. Join the webinar Tuesday, August 30 at 6:00pm (Pacific Time). Speaker: Matt […]
Source: AAFP Ernie Rodriguez, M.B.A., worked at a bank to put himself through college and earned a degree in public administration. The day before graduation, he had a life-changing thought. “Why not medical school?” The why nots were plentiful for Rodriguez, a child of immigrants who was the first in his family to earn a college […]
The American Academy of Family Physicians has named 14 family medicine interest groups (FMIGs) as the 2022 Program of Excellence Award winners for their exemplary efforts generating interest in family medicine. The University of California Irvine School of Medicine Family Medicine Interest Group is among those recognized. During the recent AAFP National Conference of Family […]
