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New Academy President Says No to Status Quo

New AAFP President Ada Stewart, MD, told virtual FMX attendees that it was time for Family Medicine to take “its rightful place as the foundation of a high-quality health care system.” In her address as the newly installed AAFP president on Oct. 13, Ada Stewart, M.D., offered a lesson on a topic that FMX attendees […]

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Residents Share Tips About What They Wished They’d Learned Sooner

Let’s be real - applying to residency is a ball of nerves. But it doesn’t have to be that way! We asked family medicine residents what they wished they knew or considered when they were in the process of applying to programs. Here’s what they said:  Access the resources available to you. Karen Antwiler, PGY2 […]

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CFP Magazine: Family Medicine is Like Yeast

by Brent K. Sugimoto, MD, MPH, FAAFP, originally appearing in the California Family Physician Magazine, Fall 2020   On March 3, 1991, four White officers of the Los Angeles Police Department beat an unarmed Rodney King, a Black man, 56 times until he had among his injuries, a fractured cheekbone, 11 broken bones at the […]

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Participate in your region's ACEs Aware Peer-to-Peer Learning Sessions

We are proud to announce CAFP's new Peer-to-Peer Learning Initiative, Family Medicine Initiative on Trauma-Informed Care (FIT).  Funded by the Office of the California Surgeon General and the Department of Health Care Services ACEsAware Program, this initiative is designed to raise awareness about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). With our longitudinal patient relationships, family physicians have […]

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Promoting Reproductive Justice for Incarcerated and Detained Individuals at the COD

At the recent annual American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Congress of Delegates (COD), physician delegate members from across the country approved a resolution submitted by the California chapter calling for the AAFP to advocate for national policy that improves reproductive healthcare for incarcerated and detained individuals. While the AAFP already has policy that supports […]

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CAFP President's Message for October

CAFP President David Bazzo, MD shares an October message on the importance of voting, the release of the Fall magazine, and being sure you are registered for the 2020 Family Medicine Virtual Clinical Forum.

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AAFP Offers Physician Leadership Program to Tackle Wellness

Want to learn how to lead change to provide stability, improve your care team’s morale, and boost physician well-being in your workplace? Leading Physician Well-being (LPW) is a tuition-free certificate program from the AAFP and United Health Foundation that’s designed to help you spearhead change in your practice or organization. Starting in 2021, the LPW […]

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The California Department of Insurance’s COVID-19 Testing and Coverage FAQ # 1

The California Department of Insurance (CDI) recently published frequently asked questions (FAQs) on COVID-19 testing and coverage specifying that health insurers must waive cost-sharing, including deductibles, coinsurance, and copays, for COVID-19 testing and related diagnostic items and services.  In addition, coverage of COVID-19 testing and related diagnostic items and services must be provided without imposing […]

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California's ACEs Aware Initiative Trains Nearly 14,000 Health Care Providers in Trauma-Informed Care

Nearly 14,000 health care providers have completed the ACEs Aware initiative’s core training program, a key finding included in a data report released today by the Office of the California Surgeon General (CA-OSG) and Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). “Becoming ACEs Aware in California” trains health care providers to screen patients for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and […]

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