Voter Support Down for Prop 45 and Prop 46 Support has dropped for two November ballot initiatives related to health insurance rate regulation and random drug testing of physicians - Prop 45 and Prop 46, respectively - according to a new Field Poll. October 31, 2014 Advocacy, News Field Poll, Prop 46, Prop 45 0 0 Comment Read More »
California Issues Report Cards for HMOs, PPOs and Large Medical Groups The California Office of the Patient Advocate released the 2014-2015 “California Health Care Quality Report Cards” that rate health plans and medical groups on a four-star scale. October 20, 2014 News California Health Care Quality Report Cards, California Office of the Patient Advocate, insurance 0 0 Comment Read More »
SFMS, Community and Education Leaders Highlight Negative Health Effects of Soda and Sugary Beverages Health, education, and community leaders met at the Chinatown YMCA to discuss Proposition E, San Francisco’s proposed soda tax. Research shows that Prop E will reduce consumption of soda and sugary beverages up to 31%; it will also fund up to $54 million for nutrition, health and active recreation programs. October 17, 2014 Advocacy, News, SFMS Member Eric Mar, Lawrence Cheung, Prop E, Rachel Norton, soda tax 0 0 Comment Read More »
CDC and Texas Health Department Confirm First Ebola Case Diagnosed in the U.S. CDC and Texas Health Department confirm first Ebola case diagnosed in the U.S. Hospitalized patient had recently returned from West Africa; active contact tracing underway. October 1, 2014 News, Public Health CDC, ebola 0 0 Comment Read More »
Updated POLST Form Effective October 1 The new California POLST form goes into effect on October 1, 2014, and health care professionals must take note of key changes to the form. September 17, 2014 News, Physician Resource Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, POLST 0 0 Comment Read More »
