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: Program Applications Open for East County Disaster Preparedness
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The County Medical Services Program Governing Board seeks to address the chronic health care provider shortage in its counties — including Imperial County — which it hopes to do via the Building the Healthcare Workforce (BHW) grant program. The board has released a request for proposals for the BHW program, which would support and expand...
5 Things To Know: The Housing Justice Collaborative Debuts New Resource Hub
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The Housing Justice Collaborative, a program of the Legal Aid Society, has announced the launch of a new website to help tenants in San Diego County stay housed. The website provides information about resources for free legal clinics, phone assistance, emergency rental assistance, publicly owned affordable housing availability, and numerous other resources in the county’s...
5 Things To Know: A Report Finds Labor and Delivery Closures Driven by Three Factors
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Maternal health care is in the spotlight nationally and in California, with a focus on declining birth rates and improving equitable outcomes. A new report from the California Hospital Association (CHA), Maternity Care in California: An Environmental Scan, centers on one aspect […]
5 Things To Know: Emergency Services Office Seeks Feedback on Ambulance Diversion
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.At the end of the Jan. 31 Ambulance Diversion Townhall, which included nearly 80 representatives from San Diego County, hospitals, fire districts, and emergency medical services (EMS) providers, San Diego County EMS shared an online form for attendees, stakeholders, and the community […]
5 Things To Know: Webinar Offers Guidance on Closed-Loop Referral Implementation
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On Feb. 13 from 10-11 a.m. (PT), the Department of Health Care Services is hosting an overview webinar on Closed-Loop Referral (CLR) requirements, which will connect more members to the care they need by identifying and addressing gaps in referral paths. Managed Care Plans (MCPs) must implement these requirements by July 1, 2025, and they...
Charting a Path to Better Health Care in 2025
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The new year is already in full swing, and 2025 promises to be a pivotal one for health care in our region. From legislative shifts to evolving community needs, the landscape is changing — bringing both challenges and opportunities. This year, HASD&IC will focus on strengthening the continuum of care, addressing critical legislative developments, and fostering collaborative partnerships that drive impact. Here is a look at the key initiatives shaping our work in the year ahead.
5 Things To Know: North Coastal Prevention Coalition Invites Community Engagement
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The North Coastal Prevention Coalition’s mission is to reduce the harm of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, prescription drugs, and other drugs in the cities of Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Vista through community action, education, support, and collaboration. Vista Community Clinic manages the programs, which focus on youth, and invites the community to apply for membership and attend...
5 Things To Know: Save the Date: Family Resource Event in El Centro
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The Imperial County Office of Education is hosting the Imperial Valley Parent Conference at its office on Feb. 22 from 8:30 am to 2 p.m. Community members are invited to this free event, where they can learn about services and resources and connect with other families, service providers, and community agencies. Parents, caregivers, educators, and...
5 Things To Know: 211 San Diego Launches Updated Community Calendar
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.A regional calendar of events — that includes resource fairs, workshops, volunteer opportunities, screenings/health events, conferences, and more — is now available through 211 San Diego’s dedicated community calendar. This regional calendar gives the community access to resources via one-time or recurring […]
5 Things To Know: CHA Releases Summary of New Hospital Bed Tracking System
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Through Assembly Bill 177 (2024), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) received the authority and funding to implement a real-time hospital bed capacity system and has selected the Apprise Healthcare Capacity System. The state’s goal is to use this data to […]
