We are starting the new year with exciting changes on our board of trustees! The CAFP Foundation welcomes a new president and board member, who offer diverse leadership strengths to support our mission of nurturing the next generation of family physicians. All of our board members have rich experiences in the family medicine specialty, bringing […]
Join Julie Harrison, MPP, Sr. Manager, State Affairs and Member Advocacy, AAFP, for an in-depth review of the latest legislative and regulatory trends at the state level that impact primary care and family medicine. Participants will gain insights into key policy initiatives, emerging legislative priorities, and strategies for engaging in state-level advocacy. Special emphasis will […]
Productive week advancing the #FMRevolution at #aafpCoD and #aafpFMX. Ready for re-entry. Fire it up and #MakeHealthPrimary! #FMRising #TakeThePowerBack — feeling accomplished in Phoenix, AZ.
Empowering Care: Best Practices for Prescribing Medication Abortion Tuesday, February 25 @ 12:00-1:00 PT Learn the basics of medication abortion and be a part of expanding abortion access in primary care. CAFP member faculty will cover legal and historical aspects of abortion, medication abortion safety, protocols, contraindications and complications, and telemedicine provision. This session is […]
In his first two days in office, President Trump issued Executive Orders (EOs) that potentially affect access to health care for immigrants and their families. Most notable was the rescission of the Department of Homeland Security’s “Sensitive Locations” Policy potentially allowing immigration enforcement in clinics and other health care locations. CAFP's Healthy Harbors page provides […]
Governor Gavin Newsom released his 2025-2026 Budget Proposal on Friday, January 10, 2025. This year’s budget assumes a stronger fiscal position than in recent years, with a modest surplus. The budget proposal preserves key investments in healthcare, including primary care provider rate increases through the Managed Care Organization tax, and maintains baseline funding for workforce […]
On behalf of the staff and Board of Directors of CAFP, we are saddened by the destruction of the fires in Los Angeles and are heartbroken for the communities destroyed, lives shattered, and the injury and death these fires have caused. The AAFP Foundation is working with their disaster response partners to assess impact and […]
In the 2024 session the California Legislature sent a record number of bills to the Governor’s desk — the largest in his six years in office. Out of 2,534 measures introduced (1,730 Assembly Bills and 804 Senate Bills), 1,558 measures reached the Governor’s desk. Of those, 1,369 were signed into law, while 189 were vetoed. […]
Join us for an empowering session at the 2025 All Member Advocacy Meeting (AMAM) where you'll gain the tools and knowledge to become a more effective advocate for the causes you care about. In this session, you'll learn how to navigate the legislative process, craft persuasive messages, and build meaningful relationships with your legislators. Whether […]
