SF News SF City Attorney David Chiu Prompts ‘US News’ to Disclose When Hospitals Pay for Rankings 'US News & World Report' will start disclosing which hospitals pay for rankings in its “Best Hospitals” list after an investigation by SF City Attorney David Chiu’s office. Chiu also published an op-ed in the publication criticizing its ranking methodology.
SF News Proposed Bill Would Allow Doctors Who Fail Drug Tests to Keep Practicing Without Discipline, Disclosure A proposed California law, AB 408, would let doctors with substance abuse issues avoid public discipline by entering a confidential diversion program — raising concerns about patient safety, failed oversight, and the potential for impaired physicians to continue practicing in secret.
SF News Fertility Doctor Accused of Using His Own Sperm to Artificially Inseminate Women While Treating Patients at UCSF Dr. Christopher Herndon surrendered his medical license after a woman that he treated 14 years ago at UCSF came forward with claims that he's the biological father of her children.
SF News New State Law To Limits Patient Wait Time To See Doctor by Amy Crocker While national health care faced a set back this week with the loss of the 60th Democratic senate seat, California took a step forward. A new state law sets limits
SF News Free Doctor Housecalls For HIV+ People With Flu A clinical trial is taking place in San Francisco for HIV+ people who are exhibiting flu symptoms in which they can qualify for free in-home doctor visits. Quest Clinical Studies, Conant Medical
