Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 to help maximize the number of healthcare professionals and providers administering vaccines. The executive order confirms existing law which protects certain health care professionals and providers from legal liability when they render services at the request of state or local officials during a state of […]
The Vaccination Deficit is the estimated number of COVID-19 vaccinations that may not be administered in each U.S. county based on previous annual influenza vaccination rates. A 70% vaccination rate is the minimum necessary to achieve "herd immunity." Find the HealthLandscape's Vaccination Deficit Explorer here. See more information and resources on the COVID-19 vaccines on […]
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a series of improvements to the state’s vaccination plan. These new steps will make it easier for people to know when they are eligible for vaccination and how to make an appointment, accelerate the administration of vaccines on hand, and improve the state’s ability to track vaccination data. See the […]
Show and Tell by Kim Yu, MD, FAAFP, Regional Medical Director, Aledade This has been a historic week, from seeing the first ever woman Vice President of Black and South Asian descent being sworn into office, hearing the youngest poet laureate speak of justice and bravery, to the devastating news of over 400,000 deaths from […]
Originally received from CDPH, Jan 15, 2021: In recent months, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has received increasing reports of disseminated gonococcal infections (DGI), an uncommon but severe complication of untreated gonorrhea. CDPH is working with local health departments to investigate these cases of DGI, where some of the patients have reported experiencing homelessness and/or using illicit drugs, particularly methamphetamine. It is possible the increase in DGI cases reflects a decrease of STD screening, testing and treatment as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 […]
Originally received via email from the Department of Health Care Services, Jan 14, 2021. The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is seeking federal approval to help support delivery of the vaccine to all Medi-Cal beneficiaries. The vaccine will be provided at no cost to all Californians. The purpose of this Q&A is to provide […]
Originally sent to AAFP members, January 8, 2021 The AAFP is here to support you as you serve your patients and community Dear colleagues, I write to you today with a heavy heart. This week, our nation experienced an unimaginable insurrection against our government. As I watched in disbelief, my mind turned to all of […]
Governor Gavin Newsom released his 2021-22 State Budget proposal today, marking the beginning of a five-month long budget negotiation with the State Legislature. Despite dire predictions last year of a significant budget shortfall, California’s fiscal outlook looks strong for 2021-22 with a multibillion-dollar surplus. Many health programs will be maintained or augmented, including $33 million in ongoing […]
January 5, 2021 Dear County Leaders and Public Health Officers: The California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) and our nearly 11,000 family physicians and medical students deeply appreciate the actions you have taken so far to distribute vaccines to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. CAFP recognizes the significant challenges and effort required to disseminate and administer […]
