San Mateo County Medical Association

10/10/2025

Heads up: Medicare’s telehealth services have been suspended due to the ongoing government shutdown — leaving many without vital virtual care. Read more here:

10/08/2025

Bay Area officials are weighing the return of mask mandates as COVID-19 cases rise. Some counties may reinstate rules in hospitals and care facilities. Stay informed on what’s changing in your area:

Mask requirements are returning to health care settings across parts of the Bay Area, as health officials brace for the annual surge in respiratory illnesses — including COVID, influenza and RSV.

10/08/2025

Free Oct. 28: Register now for our upcoming Virtual Grand Rounds on , & more with California Department of Public Health Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Erica Pan. Register now at https://www.cmadocs.org/event-info/sessionaltcd/CME25_1028_VGROUNDS.

10/02/2025

🚨 A government shutdown could delay critical payments to hospitals, putting strain on care delivery and finances. Learn how this impacts the health system and patients:

Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement will continue, but Medicaid payments are dependent on federal appropriation.

10/02/2025

📣 Alert: Covered California Premiums Could Surge

Nearly 1.7 million Californians could face a steep increase in their health insurance premiums if Congress doesn’t extend the enhanced premium tax credits under the ACA. Without these subsidies, the average monthly increase could be ~$125, potentially pricing out up to 400,000 enrollees entirely.
San Francisco Chronicle

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Monthly Covered California premiums could jump by $125 — even higher in the Bay Area — if subsidies expire in the budget standoff.

10/01/2025

🌟 Today, October 1, we proudly recognize National Latino Physician Day. The San Mateo County Medical Association honors and celebrates the dedication, compassion, and impact of Latino physicians who make a difference in our communities every day. 💙👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

09/30/2025

💊 “Waiting for affordable medications is a matter of life and death.”
Too many Californians are rationing insulin or skipping doses because they simply can’t afford what they need. It’s time for action.
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OPINION - In my experience, waiting for affordable medications is a matter of life and death. Each day that goes by without state-level action on affordable insulin is a day that someone struggles unnecessarily.

09/29/2025

⚠️ California braces for a health insurance meltdown as cuts near. Millions could lose coverage, local insurers may collapse, and access to care will shrink. Read on: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/26/california-braces-for-a-health-insurance-meltdown-00582565?nid=00000150-384f-da43-aff2-bf7fd35a0000&nname=california-playbook&nrid=00000150-42d4-d4aa-a374-5fd65dbe0000

09/29/2025

Millions of Californians could lose health coverage & food aid as federal Medicaid cuts loom. Families like one in L.A. caring for a child with cerebral palsy show what’s at stake. Read more:

This Orange County family wants the best for a child who has cerebral palsy. Cuts to Medicaid could make it harder to access care.

09/22/2025

Ticks spreading Lyme disease & Rocky Mountain spotted fever are now showing up in Montana, researchers report, raising concerns about new regions at risk & the increasing danger of tick-borne illness. Read more:

Doctors need to know when to screen for tick-borne diseases in their communities. But it’s getting harder for local health departments to get funding for tick surveys as federal public health grants from agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dry up.

09/22/2025

Wildfire smoke could kill over 5,000 Californians a year by 2050, a new study warns. Climate change & rising fire activity pose major health risks—urgent action is needed to protect vulnerable communities. Read more:

New research from Stanford University estimates an increase to as many as 70,000 annual deaths across the U.S. from wildfire smoke as climate change drives up fire activity.

09/11/2025

🚨 COVID hospitalizations in California have nearly doubled in the past month — cases are rising fast, and so is waste-water data showing very high virus activity statewide. Meanwhile, new vaccine rules require those under 65 without high-risk conditions to see a doctor before getting the updated shot. Stay current on vaccines and consider masking in crowded indoor spaces.

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Experts warn that new federal vaccine limits could make it harder for many residents to protect themselves before the fall respiratory virus season.