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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5 Things To Know: California Health Care Foundation to Host Aug. 18 Webinar on CalAIM
An upcoming webinar — Making CalAIM Work in a Constrained Fiscal Environment — will explore practical strategies that health care organizations, managed care plans, county systems, and community-based organizations can use now to continue advancing coordinated, equitable care for Medi-Cal members. Jim Hickman, a CalAIM subject matter expert, will share insights from his work supporting county systems, managed care plans, providers, and health care innovators...
5 Things To Know: Chapter 6 and Assembly Bill 40 Regulations Now Final
The Office of Administrative Law has approved two regulations related to emergency departments:
Implementation of Assembly Bill 40 (ambulance patient offload times) – in effect as of July 23, 2026
Chapter 6 Specialty Designation and Regulations (trauma, STEMI/stroke, emergency medical services care for children) – effective Oct. 1
Read more on the California Hospital Association website.
5 Things To Know: Webinar Will Detail Changes to CalFresh and Medi-Cal
On Aug. 13, the County of San Diego will host on telebriefing titled "Navigating CalFresh and Medi-Cal Changes." Attendees will have the opportunity to hear about who will be impacted and who remains eligible, what actions individuals and organizations should take, and resources to support impacted individuals. A Zoom link will be emailed after registration.
5 Things To Know: County Relaunches Air Improvement Relief Effort Program
The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District is now accepting applications for the Air Improvement Relief Effort Program, which provides air purifiers to eligible households affected by hydrogen sulfide produced by the transboundary wastewater and sewage flows near the Tijuana River Valley. Eligible households can receive up to three air purifiers and replacement filters, while supplies last.
5 Things To Know: CDPH Publishes Health Care Facility License Fee Updates
The California Department of Public Health has published All-Facilities Letter 26-24, which informs licensees of fiscal year 2026-27 license renewal and report of change application fees that were effective July 1, 2026. Email the Revenue Collection Unit at RCollection@cdph.ca.gov with questions about license renewal payments; with questions about submitting complete application packets, required forms, or the application review process, visit the...
Registration Now Open for November’s Annual Meeting
As our health care system continues to evolve, opportunities to come together, learn from one another, and discuss the challenges ahead are more important than ever. Registration is now open for the 2026 HASD&IC Annual Meeting, and I hope you’ll join us.
North County Partnerships Strengthen Access to Care
July 1 marked an important moment for health care in San Diego County as two significant partnerships officially took effect in North County, bringing together Tri-City Medical Center and Sharp HealthCare in Oceanside and Palomar Health and UC San Diego Health in Escondido and Poway.
5 Things To Know: HCAI Publishes Workforce Program Update
The Department of Health Care Access and Information has shared an update with upcoming deadlines for key workforce programs, including:
Aug. 3 – Song-Brown Primary Care Residency Grant Program application closes
Aug. 12 – Song-Brown Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Grant Program application opens
Sept. 15 – California State Loan Repayment Program application closes
5 Things To Know: Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, Director of Naval Medical Center SD and HASD&IC Board Member, Retires
On June 30, Capt. Jerry Bailey relieved Capt, Elizabeth Adriano as commander of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command San Diego and director of Naval Medical Center San Diego. Hospitals are grateful for Capt. Adriano’s thoughtful contributions to our HASD&IC Board and wish her a very happy retirement.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Survey to Measure Economic Impact of Tijuana River Valley Pollution
People who work, live, visit, own businesses, or are part of community organizations near the Tijuana River Valley are invited to participate in a survey measuring the economic impacts of ongoing sewage pollution. This survey will remain open for at least four weeks, and findings — which will help guide future funding and long-term solutions...
