Academy Happenings

CAFP Doctor of the Day Program Starts Up Again in January

Doctor of the Day is our unique volunteer opportunity with state lawmakers to highlight what family physicians are all about. Volunteers spend the day at the Colorado State Capitol, where they provide consultation and urgent medical care to legislators, Capitol staff and visitors. The legislative session runs from January to May and volunteers can sign up as their schedule allows. Staff will provide you with an update on the legislature’s work on the date you volunteer and you will have the opportunity to watch and listen to legislative proceedings as you wish. Learn more!

How Family Physicians Can Help Patients Whose Food Stamps Are Reduced or Suspended

AAFP doctor Chelsea Faso MD, FAAFP offers her thoughts on the current reduction in SNAP benefits across the country on the AAFP website. “One of the key pieces of information I’ve been guiding both clinicians and patients to is the Neighborhood Navigator tool. It’s a great, interactive tool. At the point of care, we plug in the patient’s ZIP code and we’re able to gather a list of pantries, kitchens, food banks and other resources,” she writes. To read more on the Neighborhood Navigator and Faso’s thoughts on the current SNAP benefit situation, visit the AAFP Voices blog.

November CAFP CME Opportunity
Upcoming: November 19

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the key diagnostic clues for confirming suspected gout.
• Distinguish the parallel management strategies for gout.
• Discuss strategies for gout management in the patient centered medical home.

Learn more & register

Contact Erin Watwood, erin@coloradoafp.org with any questions.

The CAFP FP Fall Magazine Has Been Published!

This issue includes vaccine information, a CAFP advocacy update, and a great member sports story called “From Clinic to the Pitch.”

From Our Partners

CDPHE Seeks a CAFP Representative for the
Tobacco Education, Prevention and Cessation Grant
Click here to learn more!

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Resumes for PAYE and ICR Income-Driven Repayment Plans

Borrowers with the PAYE and ICR income-driven repayment (IDR) plans can rest easier knowing they’re back on track for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Following a lawsuit from the American Federation of Teachers, the Department of Education has resumed processing PSLF applications for borrowers on these plans. The department also confirmed these plans will remain eligible for PSLF until they sunset in July 2028, giving borrowers stability while the new Repayment Assistance Plan launches in 2026 and changes to IBR take effect.

Have questions about this? CAFP provides a benefit to our new members to meet with a financial planner regarding student loans. One of our partners is Navigate Student Loans, which can to help you understand your options and stay on track for forgiveness. Reach out any time for personalized guidance from their Student Loan Guides. Use this special link so Navigate knows we sent you: https://navigate.as.me/CAFP. Our other financial partners can be found here.