JoAnne Obata

Extending Gratitude for Our Community

Hospitals play a vital role in maintaining the fabric of our community by working 24/7 to care for patients. In doing so, they understand the importance of caring for those outside the walls of hospital buildings. At HASD&IC, one of the most important ways we engage with our community is through the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The process for the latest CHNA, which began last year, was guided by a deep commitment to listening, understanding, and uplifting community voices. Our initial research is now complete, and the CHNA Committee is currently reviewing the final 2025 CHNA report.

Associate Member Spotlight: Xsolis

Xsolis is a technology company driven by artificial intelligence (AI) that fosters collaboration between health systems and health plans through real-time transparency and objective data. The result is increased accuracy and alignment of medical necessity decisions for more efficient outcomes. During the company’s 12-year history, Xsolis has generated more than 2.8 billion predictions to drive improvements in level of care authorizations, length-of-stay management, and payer-provider alignment for 500+ providers nationwide.

From Athlete to Orthopedic Specialist

Dr. Mahi Trivellas once dreamed of competing in collegiate sports, but an ACL injury shifted her passion to orthopedics. Now, at Sharp Memorial Hospital she specializes in sports injuries, using her experience as a college athlete to better support her patients’ recovery.

Collaboration Is the Foundation to Achieving Health Care Equity

As we commemorate Black History Month, we honor the significant contributions of Black Americans to our nation’s history and culture. This observance is also an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment as health care leaders to addressing persistent health disparities affecting communities of color, particularly with maternal and infant health in our region.  

5 Things To Know: Six-Part CalAIM Virtual Academy Continues

Join HC2 Strategies, a facilitator of collaborative planning and implementation, and Communities Lifting Communities for the “California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Academy for Hospitals and Health Systems” six-part webinar series. This series will dive into hospitals’ opportunities and strategies with CalAIM, focusing on practical tips, bright spots from the field, and connection with others. […]

5 Things To Know: The Housing Justice Collaborative Debuts New Resource Hub

The Housing Justice Collaborative, a program of the Legal Aid Society, has announced the launch of a new website to help tenants in San Diego County stay housed. The website provides information about resources for free legal clinics, phone assistance, emergency rental assistance, publicly owned affordable housing availability, and numerous other resources in the county’s […]