By Miranda L Martinez-Moad, DO Dr. Miranda L. Martinez-Moad is a PY2 at Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center As a family medicine resident in my second year of training, I have some concern for my future and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. A common sentiment among family physicians is that we chose this path for […]
Boost your clinical knowledge with the 60-question Heart Disease Knowledge Self-Assessment (KSA), led by Dr. Ryan Kauffman. This interactive session covers essential topics in diagnosing and managing acute coronary syndrome, ischemic heart disease, stable and acute decompensated heart failure, and more. Participants will earn 10 ABFM certification points. Application for CME credit has been filed […]
Prop 35 is an historic opportunity to improve health care access in California. Sacramento, CA — The California Academy of Family Physicians California voters have overwhelmingly approved Proposition 35. With two-thirds of voters supporting the measure on election night, Californians recognized that the passage of Proposition 35 is a victory for all Californians. The passage […]
Our Work Has Begun. This morning, many California family physicians woke up angry, sad and bewildered to learn that their candidate or initiative was defeated. Others woke up happy and hopeful. Many woke up anxious about what the election results will mean. The sixty percent of Californians who did not vote for Donald Trump are […]
California voters overwhelmingly supported Proposition 35, an historic victory for access to health care in California. On election night, ballots showed two-thirds of voters in support. While ballots will be counted for the next several weeks, it’s safe to say that the voters have spoken up to support California’s Medi-Cal program. In fact, Proposition 35 […]
Committee Applications 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 […]
On October 14, the State Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) adopted ambitious benchmarks for how much health plans and other payers must spend on primary care. The new benchmark requires an annual increase in spending on primary care of 0.5 percentage points to 1 percentage points and a requirement that payers reach a 15 […]
The CAFP Foundation is accepting nominations for candidates interested in serving on the Board of Trustees. Candidates should possess leadership skills, a dedication to the specialty of family medicine, and the desire to provide their time, expertise and financial support to the best of their ability. To learn more about the work of the CAFP […]
Did you know that CAFP members can help shape CAFP policy by submitting a Resolution? While the majority of resolutions are submitted at the annual All member Advocacy Meeting (AMAM), CAFP members can submit a resolution for consideration by the CAFP Board of Directors (BOD) at any time during the year. All Resolutions and their […]
