In 2023, the legislature passed hundreds of new laws that impact health care in California, including changes in the State budget. CAFP has compiled a summary of new laws of interest to family physicians and patients that will go into effect in 2024. Below we summarize the Budget changes and most relevant new laws for […]
Learn more about incorporating ACEs and toxic stress work into your practice in this collaborative, case-based online exploration. Led by a trained ACEs Champion facilitator, we’ll gather with colleagues to analyze cases, compare screening implementation strategies, share best practices, strategize on staff training and discuss barriers. The emphasis will be on moving from theory to […]
The CAFP Foundation is pleased to offer 15 scholarships in the amount of $500 each to support medical student and family medicine resident participation in AMAM & Lobby Day, April 13-15, 2024. This is a great opportunity to get involved in CAFP’s legislative advocacy efforts. Apply soon, these go fast! APPLY NOW!
CAFP's annual All Member Advocacy Meeting (AMAM) will be held on April 13-14, with Lobby Day on April 15, 2024, at the Sheraton Grand in Sacramento. From improving public health to increasing primary care payment, learn how YOU can be the change you want to see in the health care policy world. AMAM 2024 will […]
Governor Gavin Newsom released his 2024-2025 Budget Proposal on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Despite a projected budget deficit, the budget proposal preserves key investments in healthcare, including Medi-Cal eligibility for undocumented immigrants, Medi-Cal primary care provider rate increases, and Song Brown funding. The 2024-25 Governor’s Budget proposes spending $291.5 billion in state dollars. Consisting of […]
Calling all Residents, Fellows and Program Directors! Do you have Questions about Licensing? Please join our Webinar, January 22nd, 12:00-1:00pm, in partnership with the Medical Board of California, where they will cover a range of topics, including an overview of the new law changes, SB 815 and SB 143, that make changes to the PTL. When to apply […]
Tune-in to Season 2, Episode 2: Rural Family Medicine & OB Deserts In this episode, we’ll be talking about rural family medicine and OB deserts. Drs. Mooneyham, DiPaolo, and Hagge join together to talk about Rural Family Medicine and reflect on Dr. Mooneyham’s article in the California Family Physician magazine (Fall 2023) on OB Deserts. […]
CAFP Wrapped An "End of the Year Wrapped" typically refers to a personalized summary or compilation of a person's or entity's activities, achievements, or engagement over a calendar year. This concept is commonly associated with music streaming services such as Spotify, which provide users with a detailed breakdown of their listening habits, favorite songs, genres, […]
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is hosting an open webinar on December 19th at 3 p.m. (PT) to answer questions about the implementation of targeted rate increases for Medi-Cal professional services, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Under the 2023 Budget Act, DHCS received authorization (pending federal approval) to increase rates for certain primary care, […]
