What happened on Tuesday, 05 July 2022
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Health commission plans to focus on Laguna Honda updates at the upcoming August meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners face pressure to revive indoor mask mandates as COVID positivity hits 15%
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Health officer Susan Phillip details COVID case trends and monkeypox vaccination efforts in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioner Green prompts public comments on COVID and monkeypox during update meeting
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission read a resolution affirming access to comprehensive reproductive health care — including abortion — as a public‑health issue, discussed amendments and scheduled a formal vote for the August 2 meeting; public commenters urged practical supports for people seeking care in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Finance & Planning Committee reviewed 13 contract actions, discussed workforce strains among nonprofit providers and asked for continued oversight of Baker Place/Positive Resource Center after a payroll shortfall; the Board of Supervisors provided temporary funds and the commission requested follow‑up from the provider and an independent review.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Committee reviews 13 contracts addressing staffing shortages and financial shortfalls in nonprofits.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Francisco de Costa criticizes San Francisco commissioners for neglecting public health during COVID-19.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Deputy Director Navina Bhabha updated commissioners on rising COVID‑19 indicators and a limited monkeypox vaccine supply; multiple callers urged the commission to reinstate an indoor mask mandate, saying a recommendation is insufficient to protect seniors and people with disabilities.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners emphasize the need for specialized emergency personnel and welcoming ambassadors for women.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Public health advocates call for renewed mask mandates to combat high COVID transmission rates.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission endorses resolution for comprehensive reproductive health services amidst changing abortion laws.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBH staff and the San Francisco Health Plan said the City Option program’s first in‑shipment is delayed pending controller’s office action and is now expected in calendar year 2026; staff estimated an initial transfer of more than $100 million and ongoing annual initiations near $38 million, and described expanded outreach and website improvements.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Health Commission acknowledges SoMa Rise opening and recognizes former Commissioner Romagai's contributions.
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The committee reviewed multiple rule updates across agencies — including environmental officer authority, speech‑language pathology and audiology, home health expansion, hospice, massage therapy, interpreters, sanitarians and water‑operator licensing — and, in each case, accepted the rules as reviewed without objection.
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Independent pharmacists told the Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee that Arkansas Medicaid’s preferred‑brand practices can force small pharmacies to stock expensive brand‑name bottles they cannot use, creating unreimbursed losses; DHS officials described the Drug Review Committee, federal rebate mechanics and prior‑authorization options.
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
DHS presented multiple cost‑reporting manual updates for skilled nursing facilities including three per‑bed categories to incentivize private/semi‑private rooms, moving rebasing to annual, increasing the minor equipment cap from $500 to $2,500 (to be reviewed), and a temporary minimum occupancy reduction to 65%, rising 5% annually back toward 75%.
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
DHS told the committee it will move adult and early‑intervention day‑treatment transportation payments from a 'loaded mile' method to per‑person per‑mile, a change DHS estimates will raise payments by about 75% and reduce losses for providers operating their own vans.
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
DHS officials said stakeholder work on psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) rates began June 29, with draft comparison rates expected in September and a final report aimed for December; DHS said retroactive payments could be considered if actuarially justified and CMS allows.