In December, CAFP will say goodbye to long-time staff member Shelly Rodrigues. Over the years, Shelly has served the CAFP in several roles, including as current Deputy Executive Vice President. Shelly has had an important place in the lives and hearts of many of our physician members and every staff person. We are grateful for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
