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. Media statements and press releases can also be found here.
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Associate Member Spotlight: ProcureAmerica and SpeedTrack
ProcureAmerica is the country’s leading business intelligence services company supporting health care organizations with enterprise cost reduction strategies. Our review teams focus on six select cost categories and average over 34% savings: resulting in lower cost, vendor transparency, and operational efficiencies. Expenses are rising and revenue is shrinkingLet us help your organization with strategic cost […]
Associate Member Spotlight: American Medical Response and HKS Architects, Inc.
American Medical Response, Inc. (AMR) — part of the Global Medical Response (GMR) family of companies – is committed to its mission of providing care to the world at a moment’s notice with a focus on: Improving the patient experience of care Improving the health of populations Reducing the per capita cost of health care […]
5 Things To Know: Human Trafficking, Assisted Living Waiver Renewal,Cybersecurity Symposium, Nurse Staffing Ratios, Check Your Mood
HUMAN TRAFFICKING: County of San Diego emergency medical services medical director is sharing a recent talk from Deputy District Attorney Flavio Nominati titled “Effects of COVID and Title 42 on the Management of Human Trafficking.” Additional lectures from the county’s monthly Evidence-Based Medicine lecture series are available online. Please forward to others who may have […]
Associate Member Spotlight: Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan and PointClickCare Technologies
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is committed to transforming the health care system by improving quality outcomes, reducing health disparities, and driving innovation. It is proud to partner with a quality network of providers and community-based organizations to better serve its diverse partners, communities, and members. Blue Shield Promise is a managed care […]
5 Things To Know: Homelessness Solutions, San Diego Restructuring, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Sahma’s Strategic Plan, Fake Pharmacy Callers
HOMELESSNESS SOLUTIONS AND PREVENTION ACTION PLAN: The County of San Diego is seeking public input by Sept. 15 on the draft Homelessness Solutions and Prevention Action Plan, which is intended to advance the county’s efforts to prevent and end homelessness. The draft Action Plan outlines the county’s strategies to impact homelessness regionally. Relevant feedback on […]
Associate Member Spotlight: Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, P.C.
Since its inception in 1987, Hooper, Lundy & Bookman’s primary focus has been to guide and support health care providers and suppliers in its shared mission to create and maintain a viable and effective health care system. Without that, people, especially the most vulnerable, face significant challenges in accessing the quality health care necessary to keep our communities healthy, safe, and thriving. It is passionate about helping our clients to fulfill this mutual goal of serving all populations.