Study Finds Billions of Health Insurance Dollars Used For Administrative Costs
A new study that 21 percent of insurance premiums is spent on insurance administration in the US health care system.
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UC Regents Approve Proposal to Ensure Competitive Salaries for All
UC will ensure that salaries for all employees are competitive over the next decade.
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Systems Biology Center Connects UC and Peking University
A research agreement between QB3 and Peking University — QB3's first international collaboration -- aims to strengthen the ability of both institutions to tackle the most complex biological problems.
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Renowned Vascular Surgeon, Art Collector Dies
A memorial service celebrating the life of William K. Ehrenfeld, MD, an internationally recognized pioneer in vascular surgery, is being planned for January 2006.
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SF Fire and Police Chiefs to represent UCSF Children's Hospital at Macy's Union Square Tree-Lighting
Macy's Union Square invites everyone to join in the 16th annual ceremony to light the holiday tree at San Francisco's Union Square at 6:00 pm on Friday, November 25, the day after Thanksgiving.
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UCSF Surgeon Develops New Spinal Surgery Technique
A new surgical technique at UCSF Medical Center gives hope to patients with spine tumors.
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Chancellor Responds to UC Compensation Coverage
Chancellor Mike Bishop today (Nov. 14) released an email message to the campus community in response to recent coverage about UC compensation.
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Study finds billions of health insurance dollars used for administrative costs
Billing and insurance paperwork consume at least one out of every five dollars of private insurance health spending in California, according to a new study by health policy researchers.
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UCSF events for December 2005
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Study Highlights Ramifications of Medical Misdiagnosis
A new study finds that the misdiagnosis of a rare disease causes anxiety and pain for the patient.
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Woman Back in Action After Double-Lung Transplant
Two years after a double-lung transplant, one patient is looking forward to ski season this winter.
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Study highlights the ramifications of medical misdiagnosis
A new research study shows how common a medical misdiagnosis can be and how severely it can exacerbate a disease.
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The Scientist names Gladstone as one of the three best places to work in American academia
The Scientist magazine announced today the winners of its annual "best places to work in academia survey," naming The J. David Gladstone Institutes as one of the nation's top three academic work environments.
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UCSF Collaborates on New HIV Website with VA
UCSF and a unit within the US Department of Veterans Affairs have collaborated on a new <a href="http://www.hiv.va.gov" class="tealLink">HIV website</a>.
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Campus to Celebrate Life of Henry Goldberg on Nov. 18
The UCSF Department of Radiology will host a memorial and dedication event for the late Henry Goldberg on the Parnassus campus on November 18.
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Gladstone Institutes, UCSF Rank Among Best Places to Work in Academia
The Gladstone Institutes and UCSF are ranked by The Scientist magazine as among the top 15 best places to work in academia.
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UCSF surgeon develops new spinal surgery technique
UCSF surgeons are using a novel technique to remove tumors from the cervical region of the spine that were previously thought "inoperable."
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New Research Finds Children of Lesbians Thriving and Equal to National Norms
A new study finds that while children with lesbian parents do experience some stress from homophobia, overall they are "thriving" and show "understanding of diversity and tolerance."
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UCSF Architect to Discuss Mission Bay on Nov. 16
The public is invited to hear Campus Architect Steve Wiesenthal talk about the making of the UCSF Mission Bay campus on November 16.
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New research finds children of lesbians thriving and equal to national norms
Children of lesbian families have no higher incidence of psychological or developmental problems than children in heterosexual families, according to a new report.
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UCSF Scientists Develop Novel Strategy for Nerve Repair
Scientists are taking a new approach to repair nerve damage that involves directly repairing and reconnecting the severed ends of axons.
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UCSF to Honor Rosa Parks on Nov. 4
The campus community is invited to a special tribute to the late civil rights leader Rosa Parks this Friday.
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Lecture to Focus on "Lessons from the Prevention Wars"
A former epidemic intelligence service officer at the CDC will talk about "Lessons from the Prevention Wars" at UCSF on November 4.
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UCSF scientists develop novel strategy for nerve repair
Using the latest advances in microtechnology, a team of UCSF scientists has developed a novel strategy for repairing the nerve damage that occurs in injuries to the nervous system.
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ALS Physician Honored with Lectureship
Richard K. Olney, who has dedicated his life to finding a cure for ALS and who himself was diagnosed with the disease, has been honored with a lectureship in his name.
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Two Faculty Members Elected as AAAS Fellows
Two faculty members have been elected as fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
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UCSF Launches Faculty Leadership Collaborative
UCSF invites faculty at all stages of their career to apply for a new leadership training program by November 14.
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Campus Issues Reminder about No-Smoking Policy
UCSF is posting signs around the campus to remind folks that smoking is not allowed on University-owned or leased property.
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UCSF "Twins and More" workshop for expectant parents
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UCSF Mission Bay Comes to Life
The campus community is invited to celebrate the near completion of the first phase of construction at UCSF Mission Bay this Friday.