# SF Chronicle * **Definition:** The San Francisco Chronicle, commonly referred to as the SF Chronicle, is a daily newspaper based in San Francisco, California, known for its coverage of local, national, and international news, as well as features on culture, business, and sports. * **Taxonomy:** Key Sources / Local & Regional / SF Chronicle ## News * Selected news from the source **SF Chronicle**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1K news items are in the system for this source * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Topics | | --- | --- | --- | | 4/4/2025 | [**California needs thousands more nurses but lacks space to train them**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/nurse-program-shortage-california-20238376.php) | [[Patient Outcomes]]; [[Hiring]]; [[Strategy]] | | 3/24/2025 | [**How are federal cuts going to impact your health care? As a doctor, I'm not going to sugarcoat it**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/health-care-receive-contingent-federal-funding-20222044.php) | [[Cancer Treatment]]; [[Medical Research]]; [[Training]] | | 2/13/2025 | [**Lack of diversity in clinical trials is leaving women and patients of color behind and harming ...**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/lack-of-diversity-in-clinical-trials-is-leaving-20164929.php) | [[Clinical Trial Efficiency]]; [[Healthcare]]; [[Clinical Trials]] | | 2/6/2025 | [**Providence and hospital doctors reach tentative agreement in Oregon's 27-day health care strike**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/providence-and-hospital-doctors-reach-tentative-20151569.php) | [[Health]]; [[Womens Health]]; [[Staffing]] | | 2/3/2025 | [**Taxpayers spend 22ore per patient to support Medicare Advantage**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/taxpayers-spend-22-more-per-patient-to-support-20144698.php) | [[Marketing]]; [[Medicare Advantage]]; [[Patient Care]] | | 1/31/2025 | [**The arrival of China's DeepSeek is another Sputnik moment for the U.S. - San Francisco Chronicle**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/china-deepseek-sputnik-moment-us-20063753.php) | [[Engineering]]; [[OpenAI]]; [[ChatGPT]] | | 1/15/2025 | [**How new California laws taking effect this month could affect your health and medical care**](http://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/health-care-law-california-20034588.php) | [[Behavioral Health]]; [[Health]]; [[Medical Debt]] | | 1/15/2025 | [**How new California laws taking effect this month could affect your health and medical care**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/health-care-law-california-20034588.php) | [[Critical Care]]; [[Medical Debt]]; [[Health]] | | 1/13/2025 | [**Exclusive: AG Bonta puts health care, other industries on notice on use of AI**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/ai-bonta-laws-attorney-general-20027662.php) | [[Ethical Concerns in AI]]; [[AI-Powered Solutions]]; [[AI in Medicine]] | | 1/11/2025 | [**AI was meant to cut health care costs. It turns out to need expensive human support**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/ai-health-care-needs-costly-human-oversight-20028092.php) | [[Artificial Intelligence]]; [[Healthcare Legislation]]; [[AI and Machine Learning Integration]] | | 1/11/2025 | [**AI was meant to cut health care costs. It turns out to need expensive human support**](http://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/ai-health-care-needs-costly-human-oversight-20028092.php) | [[AI and Data Analytics]]; [[Healthtech Innovation Hub]]; [[Healthcare Costs]] | | 1/10/2025 | [**Largest health care strike in Oregon history begins as thousands picket Providence hospitals**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/largest-health-care-strike-in-oregon-history-20027446.php) | [[Employee Benefits]]; [[Staffing]]; [[Negotiations]] | | 1/9/2025 | [**Microaggressions during pregnancy and delivery later linked to higher blood pressure**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/microaggressions-during-pregnancy-and-delivery-20025004.php) | [[Maternal Health Disparities]]; [[Health]]; [[Maternal Health]] | | 1/3/2025 | [**Will AI revolutionize drug development? Researchers explain why it depends on how it's used**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/will-ai-revolutionize-drug-development-20013075.php) | [[Clinical Trials]]; [[Drug Development]]; [[Integration of AI]] | | 12/20/2024 | [**Asian health expert Dr. Bryant Lin has lung cancer common among Asians - San Francisco Chronicle**](http://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/article/asian-lung-cancer-nonsmoker-19991255.php) | [[Radiation Oncology]]; [[Maternal Health Disparities]]; [[Medical Oncology]] | | 12/20/2024 | [**Asian health expert Dr. Bryant Lin has lung cancer common among Asians - San Francisco Chronicle**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/article/asian-lung-cancer-nonsmoker-19991255.php) | [[Healthcare Education]]; [[Pediatric Oncology]]; [[Lung Cancer Screening]] | | 12/6/2024 | [**What online vitriol after UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing says about attitudes toward health care**](http://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-online-reaction-19964244.php) | [[AI in Healthcare]]; [[Health Insurance Marketplace]]; [[Medicare]] | | 12/4/2024 | [**United Healthcare CEO kept a low public profile. Then he was shot to death in New York**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/united-healthcare-ceo-kept-a-low-public-profile-19959716.php) | [[Medicare]]; [[AI in Healthcare]]; [[Insurance Coverage]] | | 12/3/2024 | [**Rural providers, advocates push Texas Legislature to "rescue" maternal health care system**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/rural-providers-advocates-push-texas-legislature-19957695.php) | [[Maternal Mortality Rates]]; [[Maternal Health]]; [[Care Access]] | | 12/2/2024 | [**Oh, there's no gift like health for the holidays - San Francisco Chronicle**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/oh-there-s-no-gift-like-health-for-the-holidays-19953662.php) | [[Healthy Aging]]; [[Disease Prevention]]; [[Fitness Tracking]] | | 11/18/2024 | [**To push preventive medicine, California aims to double primary care spending**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/preventive-care-california-spending-19920662.php) | [[Population Health]]; [[Health Management]]; [[Primary Care]] | | 11/15/2024 | [**More adults in rural America are dying from cardiovascular diseases**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/more-adults-in-rural-america-are-dying-from-19919056.php) | [[Cardiovascular Disease]]; [[Cardiology]]; [[Insurance Coverage]] | | 11/12/2024 | [**Texas' 90,000 DACA recipients can sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage - for now**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/texas-90-000-daca-recipients-can-sign-up-for-19909918.php) | [[Health Insurance Marketplace]]; [[Healthcare Real Estate]]; [[Mental Health]] | | 11/12/2024 | [**Medicare premiums are going up in 2025. Here's what to know - San Francisco Chronicle**](https://www.sfchronicle.com/personal-finance/article/medicare-premiums-2025-what-to-know-19910089.php) | [[Transplant Cardiology]]; [[Insurance Coverage]]; [[Home Health]] | | 11/12/2024 | [**Medicare premiums are going up in 2025. Here's what to know - San Francisco Chronicle**](http://www.sfchronicle.com/personal-finance/article/medicare-premiums-2025-what-to-know-19910089.php) | [[Transplant Cardiology]]; [[Healthcare Real Estate]]; [[Home Health Care]] | ## Recent Stories (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Topics Covered - **FirstLadyJillBiden**: Announced a new initiative to combat health inequities faced by women, committing at least $500 million annually to women's health research. - **ClintonGlobalInitiative**: Hosted a meeting where President Joe Biden received the 2024 Clinton Global Citizen Award, emphasizing the need for solutions to global issues. - **MarylandHealthcare**: Governor Wes Moore and CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure announced Maryland's participation in the AHEAD model to improve healthcare quality and reduce costs. - **AlzheimersDisease**: Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned of an impending Alzheimer's crisis, highlighting the need for awareness and better care policies. - **TalibanHumanRights**: The EU condemned the Taliban for violating women's rights to education in Afghanistan, particularly in medical fields. - **MicroaggressionsStudy**: Research indicates that microaggressions during pregnancy may lead to higher postpartum blood pressure. - **ProvidenceStrike**: Healthcare workers in Oregon initiated a strike over staffing and pay issues, marking the largest healthcare strike in the state's history. - **AIInHealthcare**: Discussion on the potential and challenges of AI in healthcare, emphasizing the need for monitoring and evaluation of AI systems. - **CaliforniaLegislation**: New laws enacted in California address medical debt, health inspections, and toxic chemicals in cosmetics. - **ChinaAIDevelopment**: China's DeepSeek AI model represents a strategic shift in technology, aiming for dominance in emerging tech sectors. - **NIHFundingCuts**: Proposed cuts to NIH funding raised concerns about the impact on biomedical research and healthcare outcomes. - **EmergencyRoomDelays**: San Francisco hospitals face issues with ambulance-to-emergency room transfer times, violating state regulations. - **MentalHealthFunding**: Governor Gavin Newsom discussed Proposition 1, which authorizes funding for behavioral health housing in California. - **Job Training Program Funding Cuts**: San Francisco's HealthCare Academy and similar job training programs are at risk of losing funding due to proposed budget cuts by Mayor London Breed, which could hinder job seekers' access to essential training. - **Food Facility Inspections in Berkeley**: An audit revealed that nearly half of food facilities in Berkeley were never inspected in 2023, highlighting significant delays due to chronic understaffing in the health department. - **Cancer Immunotherapy Funding**: The Parker Institute of Cancer Immunotherapy received $125 million for research, marking a significant donation to support cancer immunotherapy projects. - **Corporate Relocations**: Verily Life Sciences announced its relocation from South San Francisco to Dallas, citing a growing talent pool, while maintaining a presence in the Bay Area. - **Stock Market Reactions**: Several companies, including ON Semiconductor and Inspire Medical Systems, saw stock price increases following positive earnings reports, while others like Integra LifeSciences faced declines. - **Layoffs in Biotech Sector**: Biotech firms like FibroGen and Cepheid announced significant layoffs due to failed clinical trials and restructuring efforts. - **AI in Healthcare**: AI tools are increasingly used by healthcare providers to improve efficiency and reduce burnout, with Kaiser Permanente implementing Abridge AI for transcribing patient interactions. ### Organizations Mentioned - **ClintonGlobalInitiative**: An organization focused on addressing global challenges through partnerships and initiatives. - **CMS**: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a federal agency overseeing healthcare programs. - **NIH**: National Institutes of Health, the largest federal funder of medical research in the U.S. - **Providence**: A healthcare organization operating hospitals and services in Oregon. - **EU**: European Union, a political and economic union of member states in Europe. - **CaliforniaLegislature**: The legislative body responsible for enacting laws in California. - **DeepSeek**: An AI model developed in China, showcasing advancements in artificial intelligence technology. - **Kaiser Permanente**: A healthcare organization that operates hospitals and medical offices, recently implementing AI technology to enhance patient care. - **Parker Institute of Cancer Immunotherapy**: An institute focused on advancing cancer immunotherapy research, recently receiving a significant donation for its projects. - **Verily Life Sciences**: A subsidiary of Alphabet that focuses on health and technology, recently relocating its headquarters to Dallas. - **FibroGen**: A San Francisco biotech firm that announced significant layoffs following failed clinical trials. - **Cepheid**: A molecular diagnostics company part of Danaher Corporation, set to lay off a significant portion of its workforce. - **Abridge AI**: A company providing AI transcription software for healthcare providers to improve documentation efficiency. - **Dollar For**: A nonprofit organization that assists patients in navigating financial assistance options for medical bills. - **World Health Organization**: A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. - **U.S. Department of Justice**: The federal executive department responsible for enforcing the law and administering justice in the United States. - **Sutter Health**: A not-for-profit health system in Northern California providing healthcare services. - **23andMe**: A personal genomics and biotechnology company that provides genetic testing services. - **Clinton Foundation**: A charitable organization founded by former President Bill Clinton to address global challenges. - **Hearst Corp.**: A media company that owns newspapers, magazines, and television stations.