Blog post by Panna Lossy, MD Many people, including doctors, don’t understand the public health terms “Isolation” and “Quarantine. ” Like many words, they have a very specific meaning to professionals in one area (in this case public health) but a different meaning to the general public. It is important that all providers understand the […]
CHCF is launching the Connected Care Accelerator in partnership with the Center for Care Innovations to help safety-net practices implement virtual care. Community health centers and independent physician practices that predominantly serve low-income communities are eligible to apply. Review the application, direct all application questions to program managers, Kathleen Figoni or Jenny Wright, at CCI, and spread the […]
The police killing of George Floyd has shown a light on the racism and bias African-American and other communities of color face every day, including in the very institutions sworn to protect and care for them. CAFP recognizes that bias and racism hurt people of color in health care as well, and in order to […]
Watch the Webinar: “Primary Care & Telehealth Strategies for Addressing the Secondary Health Effects of COVID-19” ACEs Aware hosted a webinar on May 27th – “Primary Care & Telehealth Strategies for Addressing the Secondary Health Effects of COVID-19.” You can watch the webinar at ACEsAware.org. With physician perspectives from pediatrics, women's health, and emergency medicine, […]
All of us are experiencing some level of anxiety during this time of uncertainty. Buffering you and your patients from this anxiety may help prevent a toxic stress response. Resources for COVID-19 stress management: https://www.acesaware.org/heal/covid19/. For the latest information on COVID-19 in California, visist: COVID19.ca.gov, check with your local department of public health or go […]
Statement from David Bazzo, MD, CAFP President Family physicians are on the frontlines of health care at the community level. We are committed to caring for individual people and are trained to see, hear, and feel the needs of the community through our patients. The horrifying murder of George Floyd in Minnesota is the latest […]
Significant changes are coming to office evaluation and management coding (and payment) intended to reduce administrative burden and increase physicians' time with patients. AAFP is rolling out resources to help members prepare before changes take effect January 1, 2021. The new tools include a checklist for small, solo, and independent practices; a checklist to help […]
So far, the federal government has set aside $100 billion to help the nation’s hospitals and health professionals. The first $50 billion of the Provider Relief Fund is allocated for general distribution to Medicare facilities and providers impacted by COVID-19, based on eligible providers' net patient revenue. The remaining $50 billion is allocated to providers […]
Congratulations to Robin Linscheid Janzen, MD, who has been elected to the role of District VI Director on CAFP’s Board of Directors. Robin assumes the position which was vacated when the previous Director, Dr. Raul Ayala, was installed as CAFP’s new Vice-Speaker. Dr. Janzen will represent the Fresno, Kings, Madera, Merced, Mariposa, San Luis Obispo, […]
