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 »
Ebola Guidelines & Recommendations for EMS and 911 Call Center Recommendations and screening guidelines for EMS and 911 dispatch about the Ebola virus from SFMS member and DEM-EMS Agency Medical Director John Brown, MD. October 17, 2014 Physician Resource, SF Dept of Public Health, SFMS Member Ebola, EMS, John Brown 0 0 Comment Read More »
Ebola Resource Center for Physicians and the Public The American Medical Association (AMA) has set up a resource center with resources developed by Ebola experts for patients and physicians. October 15, 2014 AMA, Physician Resource Ebola, health advisory 0 0 Comment Read More »
Yes on E: Soda Tax Press Conference October 16 Yes on E soda tax press conference scheduled for October 16, 2014, at 1pm at Chinatown YMCA. October 15, 2014 Advocacy, SFMS Member Yes on E, Lawrence Cheung, Prop E, soda tax 0 0 Comment Read More »
