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Apply for an AMAM Scholarship

Interested in learning more about CAFP's advocacy efforts? Check out the 2022 All Member Advocacy Meeting held March 12-13 in Sacramento, followed by Family Medicine Lobby Day on March 14. The CAFP Foundation is awarding fifteen $500 stipends to medical students and residents to attend the meeting. The application is now open! Apply Here>>

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CDPH Tracking Omicrom Variant in California

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is collecting data on variant sequences from a variety of different sources to assemble a picture of the different strains currently circulating in California. The variant strains shown in the tables below are those CDC has designated a variant being monitored or a variant of concern of interest. CDC […]

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Disability Insurance Identity Theft Increase in Medical and Health Providers

Employment Development Department (EDD) released a statement this week that they have detected false disability insurance claims. The new scam attempts to use stolen credentials of individuals and medical or health providers. Ronald Washington, EDD’s Disability Insurance Deputy Director said, "The Department saw a recent rise in new online medical and health provider account registrations […]

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Covered California Launches "Coverage Matters" Virtual Tour

Covered California Launches “Coverage Matters” Virtual Tour to Highlight Unprecedented Financial Help for 1.1 Million Uninsured Californians – Los Angeles The virtual tour will reach into media markets across California to promote open enrollment and the increased financial help that is now available, which is lowering the cost of coverage for more people than ever […]

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CDPH: Mask Mandate for All Public Indoor Settings - Dec 15-Jan 15

Beginning December 15, 2021, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will require masks to be worn in all indoor public settings, irrespective of vaccine status, through January 15, 2022, at which point they will make further recommendations as needed in response to the pandemic. You can find more information on the requirement here.  Statewide […]

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CAFP Updated Resolutions

CAFP has updated the chart reflecting the actions taken by the Board on all resolutions which has been posted here. As a reminder, the chart of actions taken is updated after each quarterly meeting of the Board and posted to the website and shared with members via the Academy in Action newsletter. While the majority of […]

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CDPH: Act Now Ahead of Influenza Season: Recommendations for Healthcare Providers

Key Messages Influenza activity in California is expected to increase in the coming California Immunization Registry (CAIR2) data show the pace of influenza vaccination decreasing in October and November 2021 despite ample vaccine As the holiday season begins, providers should: Strongly recommend influenza vaccination Avoid missing opportunities to immunize against influenza Increase efforts to immunize […]

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What you need to know: Insufficient CME and End-of-Year Reporting

In November, the AAFP sent letters to members who are due for re-election on December 31, 2021, who still have not reported sufficient CME. The letters reminded members that they need to earn and report their CME by December 31 to maintain AAFP membership. You must have earned your hours by December 31, 2021, but […]

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Nominate a Colleague for 2022 Family Physician of the Year

The California Academy of Family Physicians presents the prestigious award of Family Physician of the Year to an individual who exhibits the finest qualities of family physicians and who goes above and beyond in service to patients and community. Nominations for the 2022 Family Physician of the Year Award should recognize work by a physician […]

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