Vaccination Rates Up in California Schools For the first time in a decade, the number of parents who filed personal belief exemption forms to exempt their kindergarteners from vaccinations has declined in California. According to new data from the California Department of Public Health, the personal belief exemption rate decreased by 20% from 2013 to 2014. December 16, 2014 News, Public Health AB 2109, vaccination 0 0 Comment Read More »
Covered California Extends Deadline for January 1 Coverage Covered California has extended the deadline for consumers to enroll in health coverage that begins on January 1, 2015. Consumers now have until December 21, 2014 to sign up for coverage. December 16, 2014 Covered California Covered California 0 0 Comment Read More »
Significant New California Laws of Interest to Physicians for 2015 The California Legislature had an active year, passing many new laws affecting health care. In particular, there was a strong focus on scope of practice for allied health professionals, prescription drug abuse, public health issues and health care coverage. December 9, 2014 Physician Resource , health care, New California Laws 0 0 Comment Read More »
Gordon Fung, MD, PhD Wins 2014 CMA Foundation Access to Health Care and Disparities Award Gordon Fung, MD, PhD, a cardiologist and current Editor of San Francisco Medicine, was selected as the recipient of the 2014 Adarsh S. Mahal, MD Access to Health Care and Disparities Award from the California Medical Association Foundation. Dr. Fung was recognized for his role in establishing the first Asian heart and vascular center in the nation and his ongoing commitment to improve health care access for the Asian community. December 8, 2014 SFMS Member Access to Health Care and Disparities Award, Adarsh S. Mahal, cardiologist, Gordon Fung 0 0 Comment Read More »
SFDPH Health Update: Influenza 2014-15 2014-2015 influenza health update from the San Francisco Department of Public Health, issued on December 3, 2014. December 5, 2014 Public Health, SF Dept of Public Health Health Update, Influenza, SFDPH 0 0 Comment Read More »
