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: CHA Alert: Tell OHCA Board ‘No’ On Exorbitant Penalties That Endanger Health Care
The Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) is racing to establish exorbitant penalties for hospitals by the end of summer — and the California Hospital Association (CHA) needs hospitals’ help pushing back. A CHA alert is asking hospital leaders to comment at the June 24 OHCA board meeting and at OHCA’s hospital-only Progressive Enforcement Workshop (download and save calendar item) on July 7. The alert contains talking points and materials to assist in hospitals’ advocacy.
5 Things To Know: County of San Diego Releases Revised Budget
On June 12, the County of San Diego released a $9.16 billion revised recommended 2026-27 budget that reflects public feedback. The revised budget is $3.8 million larger than the recommended budget released on May 18 and $522 million larger than the 2025-26 budget. It is scheduled for consideration and possible adoption by the Board of Supervisors on June 25.
5 Things To Know: Health Alert Issued for World Cup Travelers
An advisory from the California Health Alert Network notes that, although no World Cup matches will be held in San Diego County, large numbers of international travelers are expected to arrive via Tijuana’s airport and pass through to Los Angeles.
5 Things To Know: HCAI to Host Behavioral Health Workforce Funding Webinar
Hospitals providing behavioral health services are urged to register for a Department of Health Care Access and Information webinar on June 9 at 2:30 p.m. (PT) to learn about the Medi‑Cal Behavioral Health Recruitment and Retention Program.
5 Things To Know: Agencies Provide Clinical Updates on Hantavirus and Ebola
Recordings are available of recent calls from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Infectious Disease Society of America that provided updates for health care providers.
5 Things To Know: Agencies Provide Clinical Updates on Hantavirus and Ebola
Recordings are available of recent calls from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Infectious Disease Society of America that provided updates for health care providers.
5 Things To Know: CDPH Releases AFL on Staffing Ratios for Acute Psychiatric Hospitals
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released All-Facilities Letter (AFL) 26-17, which informs acute psychiatric hospitals of the nurse staffing ratios that took effect on June 1.
5 Things To Know: El Centro to Host Juneteenth Community Celebration
The event will feature an afternoon of live entertainment, vendors, and culture to celebrate Juneteenth on June 13 from noon to 4 p.m. at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion.
5 Things To Know: OHCA Board Reaffirms Support for Draconian Hospital Penalties
As reported in last week’s CHA News, the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) board met May 27 to continue its enforcement discussion, which may include penalties in the tens — or even hundreds — of millions of dollars per hospital.
Ballot Measure Seeks to Strengthen Health and Safety Needs Across San Diego County
Last week, the San Diego County Health and Safety Act (a measure that would raise the sales tax by a half-cent across San Diego County) qualified for the November ballot. This citizens’ initiative — which is supported by nonprofit and labor organizations, including HASD&IC — is focused on protecting health care, childcare and public safety, and addressing the Tijuana River sewage crisis.
