The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is hosting an open webinar on December 19th at 3 p.m. (PT) to answer questions about the implementation of targeted rate increases for Medi-Cal professional services, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Under the 2023 Budget Act, DHCS received authorization (pending federal approval) to increase rates for certain primary care, […]
Round 3 of the Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) Signatory Grants Program has been extended until December 20, 2023. CDII is making $47 million available to practices that have signed the DSA to support implementation of the DxF requirements. If your organization has health IT needs to meet DSA requirements, Technical Assistance grants or QHIO onboarding […]
By Susan Glockner, MD, FAAFP When we as physicians or our patients think about battling cancer, exercise is not always the first treatment that comes to mind, but it should be. Cancer and exercise go together like peanut butter and jelly! The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has researched this topic from basic science […]
Don't miss your chance to attend CAFP's annual All Member Advocacy Meeting (AMAM) on April 13-14, 2024, in Sacramento. At the AMAM, you’ll hear from policy and political experts, get hands on experience advocating for issues important to family medicine, network with advocacy-oriented colleagues, and meet with your legislators. AMAM 2024 will focus on utilizing […]
Are you a rural doctor that wants to learn how to have a direct impact on advocacy efforts of the entire CAFP, leading to new policies and laws that directly impact how we practice medicine and our patients receive care? Join us on December 15th at 6pm for a virtual workshop. As CAFP members, you […]
It’s not too late for a 2023 KSA! Register today and mark your calendar for our Pain Management Virtual SKA with Carol Havens, MD on December 20th, from 5:30 to 9:30 PM. LEARNING OBJECTIVE: At the end of this session, learners should be able to: Define and differentiate between various chronic pain syndromes Identify pharmacologic […]
The National Conference of Constituency Leaders (NCCL) is the AAFP’s leadership development event that empowers a select group of change makers to catalyze positive change in family medicine. NCCL will inspire you to build on your leadership skills and create a lasting impact for current and future generations of family physicians. CAFP will once again […]
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 […]
The California Department of Public Health is offering free COVID tests to eligible organizations to safely prepare for upcoming holiday gatherings. Your clinic or community partner organization may be eligible. Tests must be ordered by November 30 and used by January 31, 2024. Organizations eligible to request at-home tests include: Local Health Jurisdictions Community Based […]
