SFMS Meets with Assemblymember Richard Pan, MD On May 1, SFMS physicians and medical students met with State Assemblymember Richard Pan, MD to discuss the importance of physician representation in Sacramento May 2, 2014 Advocacy, SFMS Member Assemblymember Richard Pan, Richard Pan, SFMS PAC 0 0 Comment Read More »
SFDPH Health Advisory: Invasive Meningococcal Disease SFDPH Health Advisory: Invasive Meningococcal Disease – Vaccination Recommendations for Certain Men Who Have Sex with Men, published April 4, 2014. May 1, 2014 Public Health, SF Dept of Public Health health advisory, SFDPH health advisory, IMD, invasive meningococcal disease 0 0 Comment Read More »
SFMS/CMA Defeats Bill That Would Have Eliminated In-Office Exception to Self-Referral Law On April 28, SFMS/CMA successfully defeated SB 1215, a bill that would have eliminated the in-office exception to the self-referral law for advanced imaging, anatomic pathology, radiation therapy and physical therapy. April 30, 2014 Advocacy, News in-office exception, SB 1215 0 0 Comment Read More »
Meaningful Use Exemption and Extended Assistance Additional relief for eligible providers participating in the meaningful use program has arrived in two forms: expanded payment adjustment exemptions and extended assistance. April 30, 2014 EHR, Practice Management CalHIPSO, EHR, meaningful use, meaningful use exemption 0 0 Comment Read More »
FDA to Regulate E-Cigarettes The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a proposed rule that would give the agency authority to regulate alternative tobacco products that are growing in popularity. FDA is accepting comments on the proposed rule until July 9, 2014. April 28, 2014 Advocacy, Public Health FDA regulation, e-cigarettes, e-cigs 0 0 Comment Read More »
