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 […]
By Janani Sankaran, MD, MBA, FAAFP Semaglutide continues to gain popularity, with prescriptions for weight loss steadily increasing. Discussions about its mental health effects, including the phenomenon called “Ozempic Personality,” are becoming more frequent. An international study analyzed over 45,000 social media posts to assess perceptions of the mental health impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists. […]
The California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) has recognized Moazzum Bajwa, MD as the 2024 Family Physician of the Year. CAFP presents this award to an individual who exhibits the finest qualities of family physicians, and who goes above and beyond in service to patients, community, and colleagues. Dr. Bajwa was presented with the prestigious […]
Get the inside scoop on candidate races and ballot measures that will impact your practices, profession, and the patients you serve. This webinar will feature special guest and family physican Jack Chou, MD, who will discuss Proposition 35 and answer any burning questions you have about the initiative. Register HERE
In accordance with CAFP bylaws, each fall the CAFP Board Governance Committee is tasked with identifying and nominating potential Board and Governance Committee candidates, for election by the delegates to the All Member Advocacy Meeting (AMAM). We are currently accepting nominations for the following openings in 2025. Please email CAFP Governance Manager Morgan Cleveland (mcleveland@familydocs.org) […]
Shop the latest in the CAFP store, including our new collection of Vote 2024 products. Be sure to tag us on social media wearing or using your items and we'll give you a shout-out! You can visit the Family Docs Store HERE.
We are deeply disappointed that @CAGovernor has vetoed #AB2250, a crucial bill aimed at addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) that impact millions of Californians. This bill would have been a major step toward improving health equity by providing coverage for SDOH screenings and ensuring patients had access to community health workers, peer support specialists, […]
