All Plan Letters provide specific guidance and information to Medi-Cal managed care health plans and commercial health plans regulated by the Department of Managed Health Care. These All Plan Letters contain helpful information for family physicians on benefits health plans are required to cover as well as the requirements physicians must meet in order to […]
DHCS COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Operational Unwinding Plan The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has updated the Medi-Cal COVID-19 PHE Operational Unwinding Plan. Since the initiation of the of the federal declaration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), DHCS has implemented over 100 programmatic flexibilities to help minimize the strain to the Medi-Cal […]
In 2022, the legislature passed hundreds of new laws that impact health care in California. CAFP has compiled a summary of new laws of interest to family physicians and patients that will go into effect in 2023. View the summaries of the new laws here.
Today, CAFP recognizes World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to show support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. The 2023 "theme" of World AIDS Day is Equalize and we hope you take a moment today to think about how we can all do better to address […]
The Board approved the most recent updates to the dashboards, as well as the CPHE recommended substitute resolution (6-2020, on the 2020 dashboard). The dashboards can be viewed here. While the majority of resolutions are submitted at the AMAM, members can submit a resolution for consideration by the Board at any time during the year. […]
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 will be […]
Today is the day for giving back! #GivingTuesday is a global day of unity and giving for causes that make a big impact. Show your #FMRevolution support for California’s future family medicine leaders. We believe that family physicians are the key to a healthy California, and your donation helps continue our mission of nurturing each […]
Dr. Jasmeet Bains declared a historic and decisive victory in the November 8, 2022, general election, becoming the first Sikh American and woman of Indian American descent to be elected to the California Legislature. Assemblymember-elect Jasmeet Bains, MD, released the following statement after receiving the latest ballot count: “We did it! Thanks to a tremendous […]
We're looking for fun or impactful design ideas for CAFP swag in our Family Docs Store! Your design can be digital, hand drawn, or even a catchy phrase. Send your best ideas to cafp@familydocs.org. The winner will receive Family Docs swag and we may feature your design in our store.
