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: Falck Mobile Health
As a partner to local communities, Falck helps people in urgent need and brings peace of mind to their customers by providing emergency response and health care services wherever they are needed.
Associate Member Spotlight: Anthem Blue Cross
Anthem Blue Cross understands that health connects people to each other and the actions of others impact those around them. That’s why Anthem is dedicated to delivering better care to members, providing greater value to customers, and helping improve the health of communities.
5 Things To Know: Pandemic-Level Hunger Returns to San Diego
The San Diego Hunger Coalition has released new data showing that nutrition insecurity in San Diego County has increased to pandemic-era levels, with 26% of the population now facing hunger. This surge is driven by multiple factors: fear due to intensive immigration enforcement activity, widespread layoffs, the elimination of federally funded programs, and concerns about a potential recession. More information is available in a San Diego Hunger Coalition press release.
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 various community and virtual events, the last of which will take place via Microsoft Teams on June 20.
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 Initiative, the Health Home Program, and the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal initiative. Given her extensive background, Dr. Lang is poised to lead Imperial County into its next chapter.
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 on their current efforts to secure diverse suppliers (as required under existing law), but also on their plans for future improvements to supplier diversity programming. This year, the new reporting requirements are in full effect, and failure to report will incur a $100/day fine. HCAI has also developed a template to support this updated reporting.
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 and customer service, and more. Registration is open for each session individually; light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
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 on Aug. 14. More details and registration links can be found online.
