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The Colorado Academy of Family Physicians is the only organization dedicated solely to family physicians in the state of Colorado. Our academy was founded in 1948 and currently represents over 2,700 practicing and retired family physicians, family medicine residents, and medical students.
Latest News
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CAFP News: Prior Authorization Reforms in Effect Jan. 1
Beginning January 1, 2026, Colorado will implement the prior authorization reforms directed by the passage of HB24-1149. CAFP championed this piece of legislation in 2024 that will improve patient care and decrease administrative burden. Beginning in 2026, the following changes will take place: Please review your practice’s workflows to ensure…
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Member Survey: Inform the CAFP Board of Directors as they consider Ballot Initiative 181
With the federal passage of HR 1 on July 4, 2025, Colorado has been tasked with cutting the state budget by $1.2 billion this fiscal year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026), and by $800 million in fiscal year 2026-2027 in order to keep a balanced budget, as required…
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CAFP News: CAFP Welcomes New Director of Policy and Government Relations
DENVER, Nov. 24, 2025 – The Colorado Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) is pleased to welcome Isabel Hinshaw as Director of Policy and Government Relations. Isabel will lead CAFP’s healthcare advocacy and policy efforts to advance family medicine at the state capitol as well as with state regulators and our…
