Our Work Has Begun. This morning, many California family physicians woke up angry, sad and bewildered to learn that their candidate or initiative was defeated. Others woke up happy and hopeful. Many woke up anxious about what the election results will mean. The sixty percent of Californians who did not vote for Donald Trump are […]
California voters overwhelmingly supported Proposition 35, an historic victory for access to health care in California. On election night, ballots showed two-thirds of voters in support. While ballots will be counted for the next several weeks, it’s safe to say that the voters have spoken up to support California’s Medi-Cal program. In fact, Proposition 35 […]
Committee Applications Interested in serving on a CAFP committee, or know someone whom we should consider? Please consider completing an application and help us spread the word broadly. Committee participation is a great way to deepen your learning, have an impact on CAFP practice and policy, and develop your network and leadership acumen. Committee applications […]
On October 14, the State Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) adopted ambitious benchmarks for how much health plans and other payers must spend on primary care. The new benchmark requires an annual increase in spending on primary care of 0.5 percentage points to 1 percentage points and a requirement that payers reach a 15 […]
The CAFP Foundation is accepting nominations for candidates interested in serving on the Board of Trustees. Candidates should possess leadership skills, a dedication to the specialty of family medicine, and the desire to provide their time, expertise and financial support to the best of their ability. To learn more about the work of the CAFP […]
Did you know that CAFP members can help shape CAFP policy by submitting a Resolution? While the majority of resolutions are submitted at the annual All member Advocacy Meeting (AMAM), CAFP members can submit a resolution for consideration by the CAFP Board of Directors (BOD) at any time during the year. All Resolutions and their […]
By Janani Sankaran, MD, MBA, FAAFP Semaglutide continues to gain popularity, with prescriptions for weight loss steadily increasing. Discussions about its mental health effects, including the phenomenon called “Ozempic Personality,” are becoming more frequent. An international study analyzed over 45,000 social media posts to assess perceptions of the mental health impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists. […]
The California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) has recognized Moazzum Bajwa, MD as the 2024 Family Physician of the Year. CAFP presents this award to an individual who exhibits the finest qualities of family physicians, and who goes above and beyond in service to patients, community, and colleagues. Dr. Bajwa was presented with the prestigious […]
Get the inside scoop on candidate races and ballot measures that will impact your practices, profession, and the patients you serve. This webinar will feature special guest and family physican Jack Chou, MD, who will discuss Proposition 35 and answer any burning questions you have about the initiative. Register HERE
