Goals and Objectives This new PCFA task force was established by the CAFP Board of Directors in April 2024 to recommend an organizational position on payment and system models to expand and simplify access to primary care and increase investment in primary care in California. The PCFA Task Force is charged with reviewing current CAFP […]
At the California Academy of Family Physicians, we know that Addiction Medicine is Family Medicine. In our latest series 1 in 5, we bring you stories of doctors - and their patients - who have worked together to reduce the harm done by opioid use disorder (OUD). These brief stories will bring you into the hearts […]
CAFP extends a huge thank you to all of our delegates and physician leaders who took time out of their busy schedules to represent us at the AAFP's National Conference of Constituency Leaders (NCCL) in Kansas City last week. In addition to honing their advocacy skills and knowledge, drafting resolutions and offering testimony on proposed […]
At the California Academy of Family Physicians, we know that Addiction Medicine is Family Medicine. In our latest series 1 in 5, we bring you stories of doctors - and their patients - who have worked together to reduce the harm done by opioid use disorder (OUD). These brief stories will bring you into the hearts […]
By Fari Valji, MD In a 15 or 20 minute visit with a patient, how effective can we be at counseling on diet or exercise? I’ll admit for me, most times it feels like an impossible task to give a patient the information that will change the course of their chronic illness. I recently attended […]
by Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP Originally published in the California Family Physician, Spring 2024 “Rev·o·lu·tion (noun): a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system” So you’ve been using the #FMRevolution hashtag since 2011, now what? Lest you envisioned a bloody, violent affair back then, the Family […]
During the Lobby Day visits, CAFP members had the opportunity to meet with Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo, D-40. During this meeting, Assemblymember Schiavo was presented with the Champion of Family Medicine award, recognizing her unwavering commitment to expanding healthcare access and affordability. Assemblymember Schiavo has been an advocate for family medicine, championing legislation including the 2024 […]
CAFP proudly announced that physician leader, Alex McDonald, MD,CAQSM, FAAFP, has been installed as the new President of the CAFP. Congratulations and welcome, Dr. McDonald.
Every year, CAFP recognizes a CAFP member who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to advocate for patients, colleagues and the family medicine specialty as a Hero of Family Medicine. Congratulations to this year’s awardee Adia Scrubb, MD, MPP.
