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: Community Feedback Sought for San Diego County’s Annual HUD Plan
San Diego County Housing and Community Development Services seeks the community’s input on how to prioritize funding for housing, community improvements, and economic development initiatives. This feedback will be used to develop the 2026-27 Annual Plan, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Feedback is welcome online and at...
5 Things To Know: Imperial County Board of Supervisors Appoints New County Executive Officer
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors has appointed Kathleen Lang, DPA, as the new county executive officer, effective June 27. Previously, Dr. Lang served as a representative of HealthNet and worked with the Imperial County Local Health Authority Commission, where she led implementation of the California Accountable Communities for Health Initiative, the Whole Person Care...
Join Leaders from Across the Continuum for a Regional Dialogue on Post-Acute Care Transitions
Join thought leaders, health plans, and providers in both acute and post-acute systems of care to solve shared challenges, enhance collaboration, and achieve better outcomes across the region.
HASD&IC Board Meeting Highlights
The HASD&IC Board of Directors convened on May 21. Board Chair and Palomar Health CEO Diane Hansen, CPA, officiated.
5 Things To Know: Expanded Hospital Supplier Diversity Reports Due July 1
The first round of expanded Hospital Supplier Diversity Reports required under Assembly Bill (AB) 1392 (2023) is due to the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) on July 1. In 2024, the Office of Administrative Law approved HCAI’s regulations to implement AB 1392, which updated the law to require that hospitals not only report...
5 Things To Know: Community Conversation Will Focus on Regional Workforce Challenges
On June 5, the San Diego Workforce Partnership will host a local conversation with employers, partners, and funders from across San Diego County. The 9:30–11:30 a.m. session is geared toward partner organizations and potential funders, and the 1:30–3:30 p.m. session is geared toward employers. Topics to be discussed include: retention and turnover reduction, pilot programs, improving productivity...
5 Things To Know: Imperial County PATH Collaborative to Host Summer Events
The Imperial County Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Initiative Collaborative has several events scheduled for this summer, including: an in-person gathering on June 26 in El Centro, a virtual California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Provider Forum on June 18, virtual CalAIM Peer Coaching Circles every other Monday, and a quarterly CalAIM 101 training...
5 Things To Know: Fall Prevention and Balance Screening Training Offers Resources for Providers
On June 16 from 12:30–3:30 p.m., the San Diego Fall Prevention Task Force will conduct a training at the County Operations Center in Kearny Mesa. The training is intended for anyone interested in providing free fall prevention presentations and fall risk screenings to community groups, including service providers, older adults, community leaders. Attendees will receive...
5 Things To Know: DHCS Delays Medi-Cal Commercial MCP Procurement
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) will postpone the next commercial Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan (MCP) procurement by at least two years, to allow the department time to focus on critical California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal initiatives. Current MCP contracts will be extended from Jan. 1, 2026, to Dec. 31, 2026, and the next...
Public Health Leadership Is More Critical Than Ever
Public health plays an essential role in the well-being of San Diego communities — not only by responding in times of crisis, but by building systems that help people live healthier, more secure lives every day. As our region continues to face urgent and complex health challenges, San Diego County has a new voice at the helm: Newly appointed San Diego County Public Health Officer Sayone Thihalolipavan, MD, MPH.
