A few weeks ago the University of Hawaii Press published a book by retired former UAPD Executive Director Gary Robinson and his daughter Laura Robinson. Microphone in the Mud tells the story of Laura's battles with armed terrorists, a kidnapper, malaria, a tsunami,...
When a session with a mediator failed to result in an acceptable agreement with Santa Cruz County in July, UAPD filed a request for fact finding with the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). Since then, we've created a fact finding panel consisting of one UAPD...
All UAPD members are invited to the 2013 Annual Meeting and Free CME on October 26th in San Francisco. Not a member? Join UAPD today. Register for CME and the Annual Meeting here. This year's meeting promises to be both productive and entertaining. Some highlights...
By Stuart A. Bussey, M.D., J.D., UAPD President We all know by now that a good EHR system can be used to reduce medical errors and improve patient outcomes in diabetes and other diseases. The downside of technology is the reduction of human contact in the...
By Stuart A. Bussey, M.D., J.D., UAPD President There is a delicate balance between documentation and insurance reimbursement. Insufficient records can mean rejected claims, while excessive and unsupported coding can invite an audit, EMR templates may tempt a provider...
Thinking about changing jobs? Know someone who might be interested in working as a physician, dentist, or psychiatrist in a UAPD represented facility? Many agencies are recruiting doctors, and UAPD can help those who are applying for these jobs. Check out job...