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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Associate Member Spotlight: Aetna Better Health of California
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Founded in 1853 in Hartford, Connecticut, Aetna is committed to providing individuals (including Medicare and Medicaid), employers, health care professionals, producers, and others with innovative benefits, products, and services globally. Aetna is now a subsidiary company of CVS Health Corporation. Aetna knows […]
Fate of Many Critical Bills is Still Up in the Air
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When the Legislature returns from its summer break on Aug. 14, it will be a sprint to the finish line before lawmakers adjourn for interim recess on Sept. 14. There are a number of pieces of legislation that present significant concerns for patients and communities.
5 Things To Know: Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan Transition, Information Needed, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Avian Flu, County Budget
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MEDI-CAL MANAGED CARE PLAN TRANSITION: The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has released an All Plan Letter that provides guidance to all Medi-Cal managed care health plans (MCPs) regarding the 2024 MCP Transition, which is effective Jan. 1, 2024. In addition, DHCS has developed the 2024 Managed Care Plan Transition Policy Guide, which establishes...
Member Spotlight: Dr. Gene Ma Named President & CEO of Tri-City Healthcare District
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.After a nationwide search, Tri-City Healthcare District (TCHD) announced the appointment on June 29 of Gene Ma, MD, to the permanent role of president and CEO of the organization. Dr. Ma has served in the interim president and CEO position since March […]
Engagement Needed for CHA Survey on Discharge Delays
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Recently, CHA sent an email to CEOs asking for their help in completing a survey on discharge delays. Given the importance of this survey, we will be accepting responses for the next couple weeks, so there’s still time to participate. It should only take about one hour to complete.
Associate Member Spotlight: Grossmont Healthcare District
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.In 1952, the Grossmont Healthcare District — known at that time as Grossmont Hospital District — was formed to build and operate Grossmont Hospital as well as take care of the health care needs of San Diego’s East County region. In 1991, […]
Associate Member Spotlight: The Elizabeth Hospice
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.The Elizabeth Hospice has been a trusted community resource for adult and pediatric hospice, palliative care, and grief support services in San Diego County and southwest Riverside County for more than 44 years. Their services have touched the lives of more than […]
Recognizing the Unique Needs of Our Refugee Community
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June marks Immigrant Heritage Month (formerly Refugee Awareness Month), an opportunity to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions of immigrants and their descendants, who bring forth innovation, diversity, and wide-ranging impacts that continue to shape and power California and our nation.
5 Things To Know: Medi-Cal Enrollment Systems and Disenrollments, White Paper, Supplier Diversity Reports, Overdose Prevention And Outreach, EMS System Plan
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MEDI-CAL ENROLLMENT SYSTEMS AND DISENROLLMENTS: The current enrollment system (MyBenefits CalWIN) that hospitals, clinics, schools, and social service providers use to connect San Diegans to CalFresh and Medi-Cal will shut down on June 29. The new system, BenefitsCal, will not be available until July 3. As a result, hospitals will have to use alternate methods...
HASD&IC Board Meeting Highlights
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The HASD&IC Board of Directors convened on May 24. Board Chair Patrick Frias, MD, President & CEO of Rady Children’s Hospital - San Diego, officiated. Gratitude was expressed to Capt. Kimberly Davis of Naval Medical Center San Diego for her engagement as a DoD Liaison to the Board with best wishes as she assumes her...
