San Mateo County Medical Association

02/18/2026

Come join us on Monday, March 30th, 2026 for our Doctors' Day Mixer to give thanks to our members and the physicians of San Mateo County. The event is FREE for all physicians, regardless of membership status, specialty, practice type, or stage of career. Stop by, have a drink on us, and visit with your fellow physicians. Light appetizers will also be available.
Register HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUImsnEd84zdw8YcPf6g4yQfIkXJFikwURkpuw9LriKQl_FQ/viewform

02/18/2026

Today, CMA endorsed Congressman Eric Swalwell for California governor for his demonstrated commitment to strengthening the health care system, expanding access to care, fighting to restore devastating federal funding cuts and supporting physicians. Read more at cmadocs.org/newsroom/news/view/ArticleId/51117

02/18/2026

Major biotech expansion moves forward in Foster City, reinforcing the Peninsula’s leadership in healthcare innovation.

The Foster City Planning Commission has supported the next phase of Gilead Sciences’ campus expansion. The project will add new research and development facilities, further advancing medical innovation and strengthening the region’s role in developing new treatments.

This growth highlights the continued importance of the life sciences sector in improving patient care and supporting the local healthcare ecosystem.

Read more:

The Foster City Planning Commission is voicing support in the next phase of approval for the longtime Gilead campus expansion project.

02/18/2026

⚠️ Deepfake “Doctors” Are Becoming a Public Health Threat

Artificial intelligence is now being used by scammers to clone the faces and voices of real physicians—without their consent—to promote fake supplements and counterfeit treatments on social media. These convincing deepfake videos can mislead patients, waste money, delay proper care, and undermine trust in legitimate medical advice.

Physicians and public health leaders are urging stronger safeguards, greater transparency, and increased awareness to protect patients and preserve trust in the patient-physician relationship.

🔗 Read more:

Highly respected doctors on social media are endorsing questionable medical products — but they’re deepfakes, and they’re a serious problem.

02/13/2026

San Mateo County is expanding life-saving resources with publicly accessible naloxone (Narcan) stations installed across the community. This initiative makes it easier than ever for residents and neighbors to get overdose rescue medication when every minute counts. 💙

By placing Narcan in strategic locations, the county’s Overdose Prevention Coalition and Behavioral Health & Recovery Services aim to reduce overdose fatalities and support community safety. Let’s spread the word so more people know these tools are available when needed most.

Learn more and help raise awareness about this proactive step toward harm reduction and community health.

Read more here:

San Mateo County announced the launch of a program this week to place emergency overdose medication in publicly accessible boxes around the county.

02/11/2026

📢 The American Medical Association (AMA) is speaking out on vaccine policy. In response to federal changes affecting how vaccine safety and effectiveness are reviewed, the AMA is rebuking current federal vaccine processes and moving to launch its own independent science-based review initiative — a major signal from the nation’s largest physician organization about concerns over transparency and evidence-based decision-making.

Read the full report from The Hill:

The American Medical Association (AMA) on Tuesday announced the launch of its own “evidence-based review process” of vaccine safety and efficacy for the next respiratory viral season, a…

02/11/2026

Attn: Medicare physicians! Last week, telehealth flexibilities were officially extended through Dec. 31, 2027. Also included:
* Pharmacy benefit manager reforms
* Hospital at Home extension
* Workforce mental health initiatives
Full details at cmadocs.org/newsroom/news/view/ArticleId/51120

02/11/2026

🚨 Measles has resurfaced in Northern California.
Health officials are responding to a confirmed measles outbreak in Shasta County, underscoring the critical importance of vaccination and early detection. Measles is highly contagious, and even a single case can put unvaccinated communities at risk.

This story from the Sacramento Bee explains what we know so far and what public health officials are urging residents to do:

Shasta County officials have reported eight measles cases — about half of the 17 reported cases statewide — said state health officials

02/11/2026

Hospitals and states are grappling with new federal data-sharing that could expose some Medicaid enrollees to ICE enforcement, raising concerns about access to care. A detailed report:

The Trump administration’s move to give deportation officials access to Medicaid data is forcing hospitals and states to consider alerting immigrant patients that information from emergency medical coverage applications could be used in efforts to remove them from the country.

02/10/2026

📉 Federal public health funding is being cut — and California is on the front lines. The Trump administration plans to rescind $600 million in public health grants to states like California because they aren’t aligned with federal priorities, affecting programs from disease prevention to HIV support. Read the full story here:

The states, all led by Democrats, used the grants to support a wide variety of functions, including H.I.V. prevention and surveillance.

01/28/2026

📢 Measles has reappeared in San Mateo County — and health officials are sounding the alarm. Two recent cases were confirmed in unvaccinated adults who had traveled internationally, underscoring how easily this highly contagious virus can reenter communities even thought to be protected. Health teams are closely monitoring potential exposures and urging everyone to check their vaccination status. Read more 👇
https://scotscoop.com/health-officials-warn-of-a-deeper-public-health-risk-as-measles-reappears-in-san-mateo-county/ #:~:text=Rachel%20Hong%2C%20Staff%20Writer%20%E2%80%A2,been%20confirmed%20across%2014%20states.

San Mateo County recently confirmed two measles cases in unvaccinated adults who had traveled internationally, raising alarms about how easily the virus can reenter communities thought to be protected. Even though no immediate spread has been reported, health officials are monitoring the situation c...

01/28/2026

📢 What to know about new federal support for rural health care — A major $50 billion initiative is rolling out to help states strengthen health care access in rural communities. From workforce investments to expanding telehealth, this funding could make a real difference for rural hospitals and patients. Read more 👇
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To satisfy Republicans opposed to last summer's cuts to health care, the Trump administration launched an ambitious 5-year initiative known as the Rural Health Transformation Program.