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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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.
5 Things To Know: San Diego to Host Safety Course for Large Events
Registration is open for the Sport and Special Event Evacuation and Protective Actions course, taking place Nov. 9-10 in San Diego. Participants will learn to develop and coordinate evacuation and response strategies using practical decision-making frameworks that can be adapted to a wide range of events. More details, including who should attend, are available in...
5 Things To Know: CHA’s 2026 Report on State Legislation Highlights Implications for Hospitals
CHA’s 2026 Report on State Legislation is now available. This report is designed to help hospitals navigate the many health care-related bills the governor has signed into law. Hospital CEOs and leadership teams are encouraged to review and share the report with staff to help them understand what’s needed to implement the new requirements.
Coverage Losses and the Future of Our Regional Safety Net
As California prepares for significant changes to Medi-Cal eligibility and coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2027, hospitals and health systems must be ready for the challenges ahead. Even before many of H.R. 1’s key provisions take effect, our region is already experiencing substantial coverage losses. Over 200,000 people in San Diego County and more than 3,000 in Imperial County no longer have coverage through Medi-Cal.
HASD&IC Welcomes Associate Members for Inaugural Gathering
Last week, HASD&IC held its inaugural Associate Member Gathering at its office in San Diego.
5 Things To Know: Imperial County Celebrates Opening of New Northend Center
On Sept. 30, Imperial County celebrated the official ribbon cutting of the Northend Center in Calipatria. This marks an important investment in public services, community resources, and economic opportunities for residents throughout northern Imperial County. The center, which is scheduled to open to the public on Oct. 12, provides rotating county services — including public...
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Public Health Lab Shares Engagement Opportunities
The San Diego Public Health Laboratory has introduced a quarterly newsletter sharing opportunities for support and collaboration. Its debut edition features information on expanded testing capabilities, wastewater insights, and rabies prevention, in addition to fellowship and internship opportunities. Subscribe to the SDPHL Newsletter and visit its updated website, which includes new virtual tours and additional...
