Balance Daniel Pio, MD, MBA, FAAFP Thinking back on medical school, the concept of achieving work life balance has been lauded as a major key to happiness. We have to remember to take time for personal health, eating well and getting exercise, because if we don’t take care of ourselves we can’t take care of […] Read more
Social Determinants of Health – Homelessness Editorial Series Part I Gregory Lewis, MD, FAAFP Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) are the conditions under which people are born, grow, live, work and age1. They have a larger role on population health than more traditional factors like genetics, behavior and health care2. Examples include socioeconomic status, education, […] Read more
August 2019 The California Legislature is out on summer recess until mid-August. Despite obstacles, many CAFP-supported bills are still alive, including: AB 1622, fixing outdated laws to reflect the value and diversity of family physicians care; AB 744, requiring payment for telehealth services the same as for in-person services;AB 528, reducing required administrative burdens in […] Read more
May 4, 2019 | Marmalade Café, Los Angeles The meeting was called to order by President, Daniel Pio, MD. Ten members and guests were present. All names have been placed on record. A get-acquainted time offered each person the opportunity to introduce themselves and make a statement regarding their practice setting. Two medical students in attendance […] Read more
The Nominating Committee met by phone conference on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 7:30 PM. Members present were: Daniel Pio, MD (Chair); Rebecca Bertin, MD; Shannon Connolly, MD; Monique George, MD; Nzinga Graham, MD; Po-Yin Samuel Huang, MD and Gregory Lewis, MD. Executive Director, Roxanne Kuns, was also present. The Nominating Committee presents the following […] Read more
Alast Ahmadi, MSMD Candidate 2021, David Geffen School of MedicineUniversity of California, Los Angeles Attending the AAFP National Conference for the first time was a unique opportunity for me as I begin my 3rd year rotations. It was a reminder that as medical students we can be strong patient advocates while still learning clinical medicine. […] Read more
Daniel Pio, MD, MBA, FAAFP Whether it is work, hobbies, politics or your kids’ school or sports team, someone is always asking you to “get involved”. Well, I am no different and here is another request! In order to make sure we have a voice in the decision-making regarding health policy, health law and even […] Read more
