Recent legislation, AB 890(Nurse practitioners: scope of practice: practice without standardized procedures, Wood, 2020) created two new categories of nurse practitioners (commonly referred to as "103 NPs" and "104 NPs) effectively expanding their scope of practice. This new law, which went into effect January 1, 2021, carries significant legal impacts for family physicians. The information […]
By Brent Sugimoto, MD, FAAFP Why You Should Come to an ACEs Practice Inquiry Group Have you wondered how to fit screening for ACEs into the care of your patients? Practice Inquiry Groups are explorations of case studies submitted by participants. You should come because it’s a chance to hear first hand how your colleagues […]
This interactive, case-based activity provides education on the clinical characteristics of the GLP-1 RAs, how they differ from each other, and the rationale and guidance for their use with patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). 1.0 CME, free of charge, available 24/7. Register HERE
Join the movement for inclusive health care! Project RAINBOW's new report highlights the urgent need to address discrimination against TGI individuals. California, let's lead with compassion and action. Read the report HERE.
Calling all California family medicine residents! Meet your ACGME requirements for scholarly activity by participating in the Resident Poster Competition. You are invited to submit original research/case reports for poster presentation at our all-member in-person event, FM POP! Get your submissions in by Friday, March 15, 2024! APPLY HERE
With the fall of Roe v. Wade in June 2022, the reproductive health landscape changed in ways unimaginable a short time ago, when electronic health records became the norm. With increasing interoperability of medical records, reproductive health information is being shared widely and across state lines. This may put women seeking healthcare outside of their […]
Join us for an empowering session at the 2024 All Member Advocacy Meeting (AMAM) where you'll gain the tools and knowledge to become a more effective advocate for the causes you care about. In this session, you'll learn how to navigate the legislative process, craft persuasive messages, and build meaningful relationships with your legislators. Whether […]
Join us for a collaborative, case-based virtual experience where you’ll learn more about incorporating ACEs and toxic stress work into your practice. Led by a trained ACEs Champion facilitator, we’ll gather online with colleagues to analyze cases, compare screening implementation strategies, share best practices, strategize on staff training and discuss barriers. The emphasis will be […]
Don't miss Margot L. Savoy's session, Social Needs Screening: It Takes a Team This will be an interactive and engaging session on how healthcare providers can work together to address the social determinants of health (SDOH) in primary care. CAFP members will be empowered with the tools and confidence needed to effectively implement team-based care […]
