FAQs About Radiation According to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Japan’s nuclear emergency presents no danger to California. CDPH has posted a series of commonly asked questions about radiation exposure. April 1, 2011 Public Health California Department of Public Health, CDPH, radiation FAQ, radiation Loading Disqus... Read More »
Radiation Health Advisory from SF Health Department Currently there is no danger to San Francisco residents from Japan's nuclear emergency. The San Francisco Department of Public Health does not recommend taking potassium iodide. March 17, 2011 News, Public Health, SF Dept of Public Health radiation Loading Disqus... Read More »
Trade Group Representing Personal Injury Lawyers Aims to Change Calfornia's Medical Injury Compensation Reforma Act (MICRA) SFMS has gotten word that the CMA anticipates a challenge to MICRA during the upcoming legislative session. A debate about MICRA has already begun in Sacramento's Capitol Weekly. January 21, 2011 CMA, MICRA, News MICRA Loading Disqus... Read More »
San Francisco Expands Tobacco Ban, Nullifies Walgreens Lawsuit The City of San Francisco recently voted to expand its ban on tobacco sales in retail establishments that contain pharmacies, eliminating an exemption in the original 2008 law that allowed tobacco sales in supermarkets and “big box” stores that contain pharmacies. November 2, 2010 News, Public Health San Francisco, tobacco sales ban Loading Disqus... Read More »
Accountable Care Organizations and Medical Foundations: Opportunities and Risks with New payment models CMA recently held a forum on Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to educate members and physician leaders on this important, emerging model of care that is being encouraged by federal health care reform legislation. September 23, 2010 ACOs, Health Care Reform Accountable Care Organizations, ACO Loading Disqus... Read More »
