The HASD&IC Biweekly Briefing provides timely news and information for HASD&IC members and associates and is published on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Key articles and issues of interest from each publication, along with the President’s Message, are included below.
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Honoring Those Who Served on Veterans Day
Next week, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and commitment of the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces.
5 Things To Know: Resources Available for New EMSA Reporting Portals
As a reminder, the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) recently launched the California Patient Outcomes Portal (CAL-POP) for specialty care data and the California Hospital Online Portal (CHOP) for electronic patient records, and is now sharing resources to help hospitals use the new systems.
5 Things To Know: South Bay Health and Wellness Fair Set for Nov. 14
On Nov. 14, So Cal Stroke Survivors will host the South Bay Health and Wellness Fair in Chula Vista from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will feature food, music, health information, screenings, demonstrations, and resources.
5 Things To Know: HCAI Offering Webinars, Training to Support Behavioral Health Workforce
The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) is hosting meetings and webinars to support the behavioral health workforce:
5 Things To Know: Health Advisory Issued on Respiratory Virus Season
The California Health Alert Network has issued a health advisory, including immunization recommendations, for respiratory virus season and noted early increased influenza activity. All Californians aged 6 months and older who choose protection are recommended to receive updated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.
5 Things To Know: HASD&IC Successfully Advocates for Substantive Changes to San Diego’s CMS Program
Last week, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 in support of reforms to the County Medical Services (CMS) Program, an important step toward improving access to care for uninsured residents. Supervisor Jim Desmond cast the lone dissenting vote, noting that while he supported the proposed reforms, he had concerns with the areas...
Join Us Nov. 19 for a Candid Conversation about Health Care
There is no shortage of uncertainty in health care right now. Financial pressures, workforce challenges, behavioral health needs, and policy uncertainty are all reshaping how you lead and care for our communities.
5 Things To Know: Pediatric Conference Will Focus on Wildfire Impact, Environmental Exposure
Registration is now open for the Pediatric Health on a Burning Planet: Research, Resilience & Recovery conference hosted by Pediatric Firestorm TEAM (PFire), a transdisciplinary collaborative dedicated to improving the health of children and communities affected by wildfire and related environmental exposures.
5 Things To Know: DEA to Host Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA's) biannual Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at locations throughout San Diego and Imperial counties. The event provides a safe and anonymous way to dispose of unused medications.
5 Things To Know: OHCA Enforcement Regulations Released, Labor Data Submission Portal Now Open
The Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) has launched its portal for hospitals seeking an adjustment to their spending growth target to account for non-supervisory organized labor costs. Hospitals that wish to request an adjustment must submit their data by Nov. 16.
