HCAO requirements

Contractors and tenants in San Francisco (including those at the city's international airport and port) must provide free minimum health benefits to employees covered under the HCAO. The ordinance applies to employees who work at least 20 hours per week under a city contract or city property. Employees who work under a contract in San Francisco are covered even if their contract work occurs outside the city.

Minimum standards
Effective January 1, 2020, updated minimum standards from the Office of Standards and Labor Enforcement (OLSE) require plans to cover all benefits listed in the current California Essential Health Benefits (EHB) Benchmark Plan. The standards apply only to employee insurance and do not include or require dental or vision benefits. The OLSE also released an updated poster that employers must prominently display in every workplace in San Francisco by July 1, 2019.

Employers must obtain signed confirmation of a HCAO legal declaration from covered employees annually. Employees can waive their insurance claims by signing the appropriate form. All notices and posters must be available in English, Spanish, Chinese and any other language spoken by at least 5% of employees at the workplace or worksite.

Borders 2020
In addition to covering EHBs, a contractor's health plan must meet the following standards:

• The employer must pay 100% of the insurance coverage; there are no employee contributions.
• The maximum in-network deductible of $2,000 ($200 for prescription drugs) must cover 100% of actual expenses counted toward the medical deductible, regardless of plan type and amount.
• The 2020 In-Network Out-of-Pocket (OOPM) Maximum Spending of $7,850 must include all types of cost sharing (deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, etc.).
• Participants’ cost contribution must be limited to 20% for in-network treatment and 50% for out-of-network care.
• Copays for primary care cannot exceed $45.

Employers can use any health savings/reimbursement product that meets the minimum OOPM standard, and all Gold and Platinum plans are considered compliant according to Department of Health clarifications. Employers may offer other contributory options, but must provide at least one plan free of charge to covered employees that meets minimum standards.

Alternative payment
Effective July 1, 2019, employers covered by the HCAO who do not offer minimum benefits must pay the City an additional $5.40 per hour for covered employees who live or work in San Francisco. For covered employees who live or work outside of San Francisco, employers must make these payments directly to employees. Compensation is capped at $216 per workweek.

This rate is adjusted for inflation annually on July 1st. Employers should remit these amounts along with the HCAO Payment Option Form.

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WACO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Decisive Point Consulting Group (“DPCG” or the “Company”), a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing Health Information Technology and Patient Safety Technology Integration to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA), today announced the signing of a contract award supporting the San Francisco VA Health Care System (“San Francisco VA”), San Francisco, CA, under its partnership with CareView Communications Inc. Decisive Point Consulting Group and CareView formed a Partnership to contract directly with VA hospitals to use a variety of CareView products to enhance the services being provided to veterans.

The CareView Patient Safety System facilitates continuous remote patient monitoring of any patient that may be at risk of harm due to fall precautions, behavioral issues, suicidal ideation, etc. The solution leverages an in-room wireless mobile cart with camera, display, and audio capabilities utilizing CareView’s patented Virtual Bed Rails® and Virtual Chair Rails® technologies to improve patient safety. The Virtual Bed Rails® use machine learning to identify when the patient’s movement indicates a fall may be imminent, and subsequently alerts the Safety Technician. Pre-recorded messages in patients’ native language or 2-way audio allow for direct communication with the patient. The system can offer a considerable reduction in sitter labor costs and greatly enhance overall patient safety. This solution can conduct telemedicine consultations and integrate industry standard nurse call platforms once available for integration at the San Francisco facility.

CareView’s innovative Patient Safety System is the only virtual sitter solution in the industry with no audible alarms in patient areas, making it the perfect solution for VA Community Living Centers (CLC’s). Additionally, because patient privacy is important, the CareView System features a privacy option mode that can be utilized when needed, ensuring enhanced safety, security, and peace of mind for loved ones.

Daniel Wilcox, DPCG Systems Engineer, stated, “We are pleased to be working with San Francisco VA and know that our solution will address their current and future needs to reduce patient falls while increasing overall patient safety and staff efficacy. We are looking forward to working closely with our VA partners to integrate the enhanced system capabilities inherent to the system in the San Francisco VA once those disparate capabilities are deployed on site.”

To learn more about the DPCG, LLC, visit www.decisivepointconsulting.com

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HAUPPAUGE, NY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Upward Health announced today its selection by San Francisco Health Plan (SFHP) to deliver Enhanced Care Management (ECM) services to a high-complexity cohort of SFHP’s membership. SFHP provides health insurance to over 160,000 residents of San Francisco through California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal. ECM is a comprehensive, community-based care management service focused on both clinical and non-clinical needs. The program is part of the CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal) multi-year plan to integrate social services and improve outcomes for Medi-Cal beneficiaries.

Upward Health recognized the partnership opportunity with SFHP as a natural fit. Upward Health has been delivering its in-home, whole-person model of care to high-risk and high-need patients across the country, including within California, for years. ECM similarly serves individuals with complex needs, categorized as unique Populations of Focus defined by the State of California’s Department of Health Care Services. The Populations of Focus include those suffering from homelessness, those managing serious mental illness or substance use disorders, those transitioning from incarceration, and several other vulnerable groups.

“We are excited about the chance to impact the patients that we care about most – patients who have fragmented care and who need help to access the support available in the community,” said Glen Moller, CEO of Upward Health. “We look forward to working with the outstanding team at SFHP to engage in this good work.” San Francisco County is the most recent addition to the counties in the state where Upward Health is providing ECM services.

Patients referred to ECM with Upward Health will work with a dedicated Care Specialist who will serve as the care manager providing support and coordination. ECM is a high-touch, person-centered program focused on coordinating physical, behavioral, and social services. Patients participating in ECM receive help with a range of services, including finding doctors, scheduling appointments, understanding and tracking medications, and finding and applying for community services such as housing supports.

“Upward Health’s commitment to underserved communities and to addressing the social determinants of health made them an easy choice,” said Yolanda Richardson, CEO of SFHP. “We look forward to this partnership and improving the health of our members with the greatest needs.”

ABOUT UPWARD HEALTH

Upward Health is an in-home multidisciplinary provider that partners with health plans and other risk-bearing entities to address the unique needs of the most high-risk, high-need users of the health care system today. Using a unique, in-home community-based approach to meeting a patient’s needs, Upward Health facilitates and delivers care that improves outcomes and the quality of life for every patient it serves. Upward Health has a measured Net Promoter Score of 86, among the highest in the healthcare industry. To learn more, please visit www.upwardhealth.com.

ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH PLAN

About San Francisco Health Plan San Francisco Health Plan (SFHP) has a rating of 4 out of 5 in NCQA’s Medicaid Health Plan Ratings 2021. SFHP is a licensed community health plan providing affordable health coverage to over 160,000 low- and moderate-income families residing in San Francisco. SFHP is designed for and by the residents it serves—many of whom would not be able to otherwise obtain health care for themselves or their families. Through SFHP, members have access to a full spectrum of medical services including preventive care, hospitalization, prescription drugs, family planning, and substance abuse programs. SFHP’s mission is to improve health outcomes of the diverse San Francisco communities through successful partnerships. San Francisco Health Plan is also the third-party administrator for the nationally recognized Healthy San Francisco program. For more information on SFHP, visit www.sfhp.org.

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The Office of Public Affairs can assist local media with queries, interview requests, and expert information about the VA San Francisco Health System.

phone: 415-750-2012
E-mail: V21SFCPublicAffairs@va.gov

After hours or on weekends, call the operator at 415-815-7769, and ask for the administrator on duty.

Submit a FOIA request

Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), you have a right to federal agency records unless those records are protected from disclosure by specific exemptions or exclusions laid out in law.

Requesting records maintained by VA San Francisco

E-mail: 662foia@va.gov
Fax: 415-750-2207
Mail:

VA San Francisco Medical center
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Privacy Office
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For questions about your FOIA request to VA San Francisco

Phone: 415-221-4810, x22135 or x26386

Additional FOIA request information

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Contact the VA Office of the Inspector General (VAOIG) to report suspected criminal activity, fraud, inadequate patient care, or mismanagement of VA programs or government resources.

phone: 800-488-8244

Mail:
VA Inspector General Hotline (53e)
810 Vermont Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20420

Learn more about the VA OIG hotline.

Report patient care or safety issues

If you have any concerns about the care and safety of patients or residents, the first step is to contact hospital management. If management did not address or resolve your concerns, contact the Joint Commission.

Submit a complaint online: https://www.jointcommission.org/resources/patient-safety-topics/report-a-patient-safety-event/
phone: 800-994-6610
Fax: 630-792-5636
E-mail: complaint@jointcommission.org

Mail:
Office of Quality Monitoring
The Joint Commission
One Renaissance Blvd
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 6018

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1. PASS/MATCH materials should be submitted.

The program is a participant in the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) of the American Dental Education Service. This program is designed to simplify the application process.

On-line PASS applications are available at www.adea.org. The VA San Francisco Medical Center a non-discrimination policy is adhered to in the selection process to the General Practice Residency in the Department of Dentistry.

2. Supporting Documentation:

VA Form 10-2850D (PDF)

• Save the Form first before you fill it out then Rename it

(Ex: Smith J_VA Form 10-2850D)

• 2×2 Photo Headshot – Business Attire (Coat & Tie)

Click the link Below to Submit the supporting documentation (2):
DentalGPRProsthSubmissions

* If the link above does not work, please send an email to:

vhasfcgprprosh@va.gov

with the subject:

GPR PROSTH Documents: New Submission

Submit all these documents to ADEA PASS

DO NOT SEND THESE Docs TO SFVA:

• (3) letters of recommendation
• personal statement
• Official documents from dental school
• college transcripts

3. Application materials will not be returned to the applicant.

Enrollment Requirements

A. Graduation from a United States dental school, which has been approved by the American Dental Association Council on Dental Education

B. Completion in Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS)

C. Participation in Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (MATCH)

D. Personal interview upon invitation

E United States citizenship is required

F. The program complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs which provides equal opportunity to all regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation.

The successful GPR applicant will be in the top third or better of their dental school class, demonstrated excellence in undergraduate education, have excellent letters of recommendations, and be interested in concentrating on prosthodontic and surgery procedures in a hospital-based setting.

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About VA San Francisco Healthcare System

The VA San Francisco Healthcare System provides you with outstanding health care, trains America’s future health care providers, and conducts important medical research.

Health care and services

We provide you with health care services at 7 locations in Northern California. Facilities include our San Francisco VA Medical Center and 6 community-based outpatient clinics in Clearlake, Eureka, San Bruno, Santa Rosa, Ukiah, and downtown San Francisco. To learn more about the services each location offers, visit the VA San Francisco health services page.

The VA San Francisco Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the Sierra Pacific VA Health Care Network. We’re an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (VISN 21), which includes medical centers and clinics in California, Nevada, Hawaii, and other Pacific islands.

Learn more about VISN 21

Research and development

The San Francisco VA Medical Center has the largest funded research program in VA, with a budget of $81 million in 2019. We have more than 220 principal researchers and over 900 active research projects. We are partners with the Northern California Institute for Research and Education (NCIRE), which is a private, non-profit research organization that administers VA-approved research and related educational funding.

We are one of the few medical centers in the world that are equipped for studies using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy.

We are home to several special research programs and National Centers for Excellence:

• San Francisco VA National Center for the Imaging of Neurological Diseases
• Million Veterans Program
• San Francisco VA Center for Excellence in Primary Care Education
• San Francisco VA Epilepsy Center of Excellence
• San Francisco VA Center for Infectious Diseases
• National Center for Cardiac Surgery
• National Center for Renal Dialysis
• San Francisco Center of Excellence in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Center for Advanced Neurosurgical Operative Procedures
• Hepatitis C Research, Education and Clinical Center
• Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Center
• Western Pacemaker and AICD (automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillators) Surveillance
• Women’s Comprehensive Health Center

We conduct research to discover knowledge, develop VA scientists and health care leaders, and create innovations that advance health care for veterans and the nation. We offer Veterans the opportunity to participate in and benefit from our work. Our goal is to use research to promote better health and health care for all.

Major research areas include:

• Advanced medical imaging
• Aging and geriatrics
• Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and substance use disorder (SUD)
• breast cancer
• cardiovascular disease
• COVID-19
• diabetes
• Health services research, including big data
• Hepatitis C
• hypertension
• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
• kidney disease
• Liver disease
• lung disease
• Memory and dementia
• Neuroscience of Disease
• pain management
• Parkinson’s disease
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• prostate cancer
• rehabilitation
• stroke
• Sleep disorders
• telemedicine
• Traumatic brain injury

Teaching and learning

San Francisco VA Medical Center is a general medicine and surgery teaching hospital that provides a full range of health services for veterans, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research. We offer 189 residency training and fellowships in many major medical specialties and subspecialties. We also train physician assistants and nurses and provide associated training to 700 health professionals in dozens of health professions.

Our medical center is affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco. We’re proud of our partnerships with top institutions and organizations that support the educational mission of the VA.

Fast facts

• The San Francisco VA Medical Center is a 1a complexity level facility that maintains 112 operating beds.
• We have a 120-bed community living center (nursing home) that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care.
• We have a partnership with the Department of Defense to study the neuroscience and neuroimaging of combat-related brain injuries and PTSD.
• We were one of the first VA medical centers to perform MRI-guided deep brain stimulation surgery.
• We are one of 7 VA medical centers recognized as a Center of Excellence in Primary Care Education.
• We have been affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco, for nearly 60 years.

Accreditations and achievements

Our facilities and programs have received accreditation from:

• The Joint Commission
• Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• College of American Pathologists
• American Association of Blood Banks
• Association for the Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
• Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Programs
• American College of Surgeons

The VA San Francisco Healthcare System received the following awards:

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The San Francisco VA Healthcare System depends on the goodwill of our supporters. You can make a difference when you help us serve our Veterans.

Become a volunteer

Volunteers contribute greatly to the enhanced level of care provided to both our inpatients and outpatients. Each volunteer’s interests and skills are matched with various needs resulting in an enhanced patient-centered care. Each volunteer’s talents are closely matched with one of our many assignments:

If you are interested in volunteering, please send email to vhasfcvolunteeronboarding@va.gov. Include in your email how you would like to help our Veterans, what special skills you want to use and the days/times of the week you are available to volunteer. Once a position is identified then we provide you the application and explain our process.

All volunteers must have current TB test and complete background checks prior to placement. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

Veteran Wish List

Please see the attached wish list for more ways you can help support our Veterans.

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Build your career with us at the VA San Francisco Healthcare System, where you’ll become part of the nation’s largest health care team, earn great benefits, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle. Working with us is more than a career. It’s a way to show your passion for serving Veterans. We want to help you develop your unique talents as you work to improve the lives of Veterans and their families. As the largest health care system in the US, the career opportunities are endless, matched with the fulfillment that comes from caring for these brave men and women.

Apply for a job at the VA San Francisco Healthcare System

When you’re ready to apply, just follow the “How to Apply” and “Required Documents” instructions in each job announcement. They’re your primary guide for applying for our openings. Except for a few health care jobs, most positions require online applications. So, it’s important to fully complete the online application process to receive your email confirmation. If you need help or have questions, please call or email the person listed in the “Agency Contact Information” section near the bottom of the announcement.

VISN 21 is hiring

Now is an exciting time to become a nurse in one of San Francisco VA Medical Center’s expanding programs or facilities. If you’re a nursing professional interested in working for the VA San Francisco Healthcare System, contact our nurse recruiter at 415-211-4810, ext. 2-2851.

You can visit USAJOBS to see all our current openings and visit the VA careers page to learn more about the application process. Pay close attention to the additional forms required if you’re a federal employee requesting a transfer or reassignment, or if you’re seeking Veterans’ preference.

Explore VA careers

Visit the VA careers page to easily find VA jobs. You can search by either location or keywords.

Check out USAJOBS to see current VA openings in the San Francisco, California area.

San Francisco VA Medical Center
Human Resources
building 200
Second Floor, Room 288
Map of San Francisco campus
phone: 415-211-4810, ext. 2-2851 or 2-4200
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm PT

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San Francisco, CA – Mayor London N. Breed and the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) on July 28 announced a local emergency declaration to strengthen the City’s preparedness and response to the rapidly rising cases of Monkeypox. This action will expedite and streamline the availability of resources to better respond to this developing health emergency.

The declaration of a local emergency is a legal action that will mobilize city resources, accelerate emergency planning, streamline staffing, coordinate agencies across the city, allow for future reimbursement by the state and federal governments and raise awareness throughout San Francisco about how everyone can stop the spread of Monkeypox in our community. It went into effect on August 1.

“San Francisco showed during COVID that early action is essential for protecting public health,” said Mayor London Breed. “We know that this virus impacts everyone equally — but we also know that those in our LGBTQ+ community are at greater risk right now. Many people in our LGBTQ+ community are scared and frustrated. This local emergency will allow us to continue to support our most at-risk, while also better preparing for what’s to come.”

Currently, SFDPH has confirmed 261 cases of monkeypox in San Francisco. There are reportedly 799 cases in California, over 4,600 cases in the United States, and more than 19,000 cases globally (in 76 countries).

“We need to be prepared and this declaration will allow us to serve the city better,” said Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax. “Our COVID-19 response has taught us that it is imperative that we mobilize city resources. The declaration helps us ensure we have all the tools available to augment our outreach, testing and treatment, especially to the LGBTQ+ who remain at the highest risk for Monkeypox .”

“San Francisco is an epicenter for the country. Thirty percent of all cases in California are in San Francisco,” said San Francisco Public Health Officer Dr. Suzanne Philip. “We have always been on the forefront of advocacy and action for LGBTQ+ health and I’m issuing this declaration to reaffirm our commitment to the wellbeing of these communities and to allow us to move more quickly to obtain and distribute the resources needed to help those disproportionately impacted.”

As Monkeypox cases continue to increase in San Francisco, the demand for vaccine remains high and additional supply is needed to stop community spread. This week, San Francisco is expected to receive 4,220 doses of Monkeypox vaccine. SFDPH initially requested 35,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine to meet the needs of San Franciscans. Including this week’s allocation, to date the City has only received approximately 12,000 doses.

“I’m grateful that San Francisco, under the leadership of Mayor Breed, understands the deep public health threat that Monkeypox poses,” said Senator Scott Wiener. “San Francisco was at the forefront of the public health responses to HIV and COVID-19, and we will be at the forefront when it comes to Monkeypox. We can’t and won’t leave the LGTBQ+ community out to dry.

”While the Monkeypox virus impacts all people, data shows significant spread in San Francisco’s LGTBQ+ community at higher rates. However, anyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, can be infected and spread monkeypox. The local emergency declaration will also provide adequate support for San Francisco’s LGTBQ+ population.

“I am grateful to our Public Health Officer Dr. Susan Philip for declaring this State of Emergency,” said Supervisor Rafael Mandelman. “In the face of a frustratingly slow federal response, it is all the more important that we be able to mobilize all available local resources to get vaccines into arms as quickly and equitably as possible.”

“I strongly support our local public health authorities’ decision to declare a public health emergency for Monkeypox, and I think it’s important for San Franciscans to understand that this isn’t about alarmism but preparedness,” said Supervisor Matt Dorsey. “It’s a prudent step, which aligns with recent moves by the World Health Organization and the US Department of Health and Human Services. I think it also reflects the ‘San Francisco Model’ of care, which is rooted in our City’s early response to the AIDS Crisis a generation ago, and which put us far ahead of other cities’ response to COVID-19 in 2020. It prioritizes the health and safety of at-risk populations in San Francisco, and I’ll be supporting it at the Board of Supervisors.”

The City has been working diligently to increase the implementation of testing, treatment, and vaccine distribution in response to the spread of the Monkeypox virus. San Francisco has a significant number of Monkeypox cases and lacks sufficient vaccine supply for the number of people in need. SFDPH will continue to request additional vaccine allocations from the state and distribute them to community clinics, health systems, and other locations where they are needed.

Additionally, SFDPH is also reaching out to communities to raise awareness and education about monkeypox, the city’s response, and ensure clinicians remain well informed about testing, infection control, and management of monkeypox as the health emergency develops.

Monkeypox spreads through prolonged skin-to-skin contact, which includes sex, kissing, breathing at very close range, and sharing bedding and clothing.

While SFDPH continues to advocate for more vaccines for our City, here are some additional preventative measures you can take to reduce your risk of infection:

• Consider limiting opportunities that put you in close skin-to-skin contact with others

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•Stay home if you do not feel well and encourage your friends to do the same

•Call your doctor if you are experiencing a rash or sores

• Talk with your sexual partners about yours and their health

If you have symptoms:

• Talk to a healthcare provider as soon as possible

•Avoid skin-to-skin, or close contact with others

•Avoid sharing your bed while you have the rash

•Do your best to keep a healthy distance from othersTo find additional guidance on monkeypox, including local case counts, and updates about vaccine supply, please visit sf.gov/monkeypox

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About VA San Francisco Healthcare System

The VA San Francisco Healthcare System provides you with outstanding health care, trains America’s future health care providers, and conducts important medical research.

Health care and services

We provide you with health care services at 7 locations in Northern California. Facilities include our San Francisco VA Medical Center and 6 community-based outpatient clinics in Clearlake, Eureka, San Bruno, Santa Rosa, Ukiah, and downtown San Francisco. To learn more about the services each location offers, visit the VA San Francisco health services page.

The VA San Francisco Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the Sierra Pacific VA Health Care Network. We’re an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (VISN 21), which includes medical centers and clinics in California, Nevada, Hawaii, and other Pacific islands.

Learn more about VISN 21

Research and development

The San Francisco VA Medical Center has the largest funded research program in VA, with a budget of $81 million in 2019. We have more than 220 principal researchers and over 900 active research projects. We are partners with the Northern California Institute for Research and Education (NCIRE), which is a private, non-profit research organization that administers VA-approved research and related educational funding.

We are one of the few medical centers in the world that are equipped for studies using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy.

We are home to several special research programs and National Centers for Excellence:

• San Francisco VA National Center for the Imaging of Neurological Diseases
• Million Veterans Program
• San Francisco VA Center for Excellence in Primary Care Education
• San Francisco VA Epilepsy Center of Excellence
• San Francisco VA Center for Infectious Diseases
• National Center for Cardiac Surgery
• National Center for Renal Dialysis
• San Francisco Center of Excellence in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Center for Advanced Neurosurgical Operative Procedures
• Hepatitis C Research, Education and Clinical Center
• Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Center
• Western Pacemaker and AICD (automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillators) Surveillance
• Women’s Comprehensive Health Center

We conduct research to discover knowledge, develop VA scientists and health care leaders, and create innovations that advance health care for veterans and the nation. We offer Veterans the opportunity to participate in and benefit from our work. Our goal is to use research to promote better health and health care for all.

Major research areas include:

• Advanced medical imaging
• Aging and geriatrics
• Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and substance use disorder (SUD)
• breast cancer
• cardiovascular disease
• COVID-19
• diabetes
• Health services research, including big data
• Hepatitis C
• hypertension
• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
• kidney disease
• Liver disease
• lung disease
• Memory and dementia
• Neuroscience of Disease
• pain management
• Parkinson’s disease
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• prostate cancer
• rehabilitation
• stroke
• Sleep disorders
• telemedicine
• Traumatic brain injury

Teaching and learning

San Francisco VA Medical Center is a general medicine and surgery teaching hospital that provides a full range of health services for veterans, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research. We offer 189 residency training and fellowships in many major medical specialties and subspecialties. We also train physician assistants and nurses and provide associated training to 700 health professionals in dozens of health professions.

Our medical center is affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco. We’re proud of our partnerships with top institutions and organizations that support the educational mission of the VA.

Fast facts

• The San Francisco VA Medical Center is a 1a complexity level facility that maintains 112 operating beds.
• We have a 120-bed community living center (nursing home) that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care.
• We have a partnership with the Department of Defense to study the neuroscience and neuroimaging of combat-related brain injuries and PTSD.
• We were one of the first VA medical centers to perform MRI-guided deep brain stimulation surgery.
• We are one of 7 VA medical centers recognized as a Center of Excellence in Primary Care Education.
• We have been affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco, for nearly 60 years.

Accreditations and achievements

Our facilities and programs have received accreditation from:

• The Joint Commission
• Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• College of American Pathologists
• American Association of Blood Banks
• Association for the Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
• Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Programs
• American College of Surgeons

The VA San Francisco Healthcare System received the following awards:

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