"Let's Get Healthy California:" Health Leaders Invite Innovation to Improve California's Health Two statewide agencies, CHHS and CDPH, are encouraging community-based health care providers and organizations to submit innovative approaches that improve health outcomes and address the factors that shape our health. Application submissions are due by October 19th, and an informational webinar will be held on September 29th from 2-3pm. September 26, 2016 Public Health CDPH, CHHS, Innovation, social determinants 0 0 Comment Read More »
SFDPH Health Update: Zika Virus A health update from SFDPH on the Zika virus (updated from July 28, 2016). September 21, 2016 SF Dept of Public Health San Francisco Department of Public Health, Zika 0 0 Comment Read More »
Physicians Must Post Nondiscrimination Statements by October 19 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights recently finalized new nondiscrimination rules intended to advance health equity and reduce health care disparities. Under the rule, individuals are protected from discrimination in health care on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability and sex, including discrimination based on pregnancy, gender identity and sex stereotyping. It also includes important protections for individuals with disabilities and enhances language assistance for people with limited English proficiency. September 19, 2016 CMA, Health Care Reform, Medi Cal, Medicaid, Medicare Affordable Care Act, Discrimination, HHS, Medicaid, Medi-Cal, Medicare, OCR 0 0 Comment Read More »
September is Pain Awareness Month CMA has developed and compiled resources to help further inform physicians and educate the public on the impacts of pain, as well as responsible and effective management. September 14, 2016 AMA, CMA, Physician Resource Opioids, Pain, Pain Management, Prescription Drug Safety 0 0 Comment Read More »
Six Questions to Ask Yourself When Considering Paying Off Student Loans or Saving More for Retirement When dealing with a significant student loan balance, you might be tempted to pay off your debt as quickly as possible. You may have considered putting your other financial goals on hold, so you can focus on eliminating your debt. But when it comes to saving for retirement, time is your greatest asset so it’s essential to find the right balance with paying down your debt. Here are some questions to consider when deciding how to allocate money between debt and your other priorities. September 12, 2016 Guest Blog, Sponsored Post Banking, Financial Goals, Retirement, Student Loans 0 0 Comment Read More »
