Shoshana Ungerleider, MD: SFMS April 2015 Member of the Month Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider currently works as a hospitalist at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering with local non-profits. Shoshana serves on the Board of Directors of Room That Rock 4 Chemo, a local non-profit that renovates chemo treatment rooms using 100% volunteer support. She is also on the Young Professional's Advisory Council at Family House, a facility that serves as a home away from home for families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illness. Shoshana is also a member of the CPMC Board of Trustees and serves on their Community Mission Leadership Council. May 6, 2015 Member of the Month, SFMS Member Member of the Month, SFMS Member, Shoshana Ungerleider 0 0 Comment Read More »
More Insurers Covering Telemedicine Services in Their Health Plans Health insurers increasingly are covering telemedicine services, including UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield. May 4, 2015 Health Care Reform, Technology telemedicine, UnitedHealthcare 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMS Releases Payment, Penalty Data for PQRS, e-Rx Program CMS released incentive payment and participation data for its quality reporting and electronic prescribing incentive programs. May 1, 2015 News, Practice Management PQRS, CMS, Physician Quality Reporting System 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMA Files Amicus Brief in Health Care Provider Whistleblower Case The California Medical Association (CMA) filed an amicus curiae brief in the California Supreme Court to urge a broad interpretation of the hospital whistleblower statute (Health and Safety Code section 1278.5). April 27, 2015 CMA legal advocacy, Shaw v. Superior Court, whistleblower statute 0 0 Comment Read More »
Join SFMS to Acknowledge Senator Leno for His Support of SB 277 (Vaccination Bill) It's essential that the medical community showcase a united voice in support of SB 277 to ensure passage of the bill and move us a step closer to safer schools and communities. Please contact Senator Mark Leno's Office to thank him for co-authoring SB 277. April 24, 2015 Advocacy, SFMS Member personal belief exemption, SB 277, Senator Mark Leno, vaccination 0 0 Comment Read More »
