SFMMS Pushes for Immediate Action on Behavioral Health Access This week, SFMMS Director of Advocacy and Policy Adam Francis, testified at a hearing on the status of San Francisco’s Residential Treatment beds. The hearing was called by Supervisors Mandelman and Ronen to get a better sense of how much progress has been made to increase access for patients facing moderate to severe mental health issues. February 23, 2024 Advocacy 0 0 Comment Read More »
SFMMS, CMA Offer Guides to the March 2024 Primary Ballot The San Francisco Marin Medical Society and California Medical Society have produced helpful guides to inform your decision-making when voting on the March 2024 primary ballot, including information about state and county ballot measures, physicians running for office, and PAC-supported candidates. February 13, 2024 Election 0 0 Comment Read More »
Medi-Cal Spared Despite Large State Budget Deficit Governor Newsom recently released his 2024-25 State Budget proposal, projecting a nearly $40 billion shortfall resulting from the substantial stock market decline and COVID-related delay in income tax collections. Despite the significant deficit, the Governor proposed maintaining funding levels for Medi-Cal and health care in general. January 17, 2024 Advocacy 0 0 Comment Read More »
San Francisco Marin Medicine Journal, Vol. 96, No. 4 Now Available Online! The latest issue of San Francisco Marin Medicine, the Journal of SFMMS, is available online now! December 21, 2023 San Francisco Marin Medicine 0 0 Comment Read More »
Honoring Dr. Lawrence Cheung Tribute Video Now Available The California Medical Association (CMA) produced a tribute video, Honoring Dr. Lawrence Cheung, shared during this year's CMA House of Delegates. The video is now available online. December 12, 2023 CMA, SFMMS Member 0 0 Comment Read More »