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: 211 San Diego/CIE/San Diego Health Connect
211 San Diego, Community Information Exchange©, and San Diego Health Connect embarked on a groundbreaking cross-sector journey in early 2024, embracing a unique partnership that gives 211 San Diego executive oversight of the region’s health information exchange.
Associate Member Spotlight: Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a managed care organization ― wholly owned by Blue Shield of California ― offering Medi-Cal coverage. It is led by health care professionals with a “members-first” philosophy and committed to building a quality network of providers and partnering with community organizations for more than 510,000 members across Los Angeles and San Diego counties.
Hunger in Our Region: A Shared Challenge
This month, during Hunger Awareness Month, we join with our community partners to raise awareness about a growing crisis — access to nutritious food. For some, food is a daily comfort and certainty. For others, it is a source of constant worry, sacrifice, and stress.
5 Things To Know: First AB 1204 Equity Reports Due Next Month
The deadline for inaugural Hospital Equity Measures Report submissions under Assembly Bill (AB) 1204 (2021) is just weeks away.
5 Things To Know: HCAI’s Rural Health Transformation Program Webinar Happening Tomorrow
On Sept. 4, the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) will host a kickoff webinar from 1-2 p.m. (PT) to provide guidance on the Rural Health Transformation Program — a $50 billion fund enacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County to Host ‘Kick the Flu’ Summit
On Sept. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (PT), the San Diego Immunization Coalition will host the 21st annual “Kick the Flu” Summit in person at the San Diego County Operations Center chambers and virtually.
5 Things To Know: Application Deadlines Approaching for HCAI’s Song-Brown Training Programs, Educational Scholarships
Application dates are approaching for scholarship applications and three workforce training programs under the Department of Health Care Access and Information’s (HCAI’s) Song-Brown Program, which aims to build California’s health care workforce, especially in underserved communities:
5 Things To Know: Public Health Dept. Establishes Email for Health Care Providers’ Sewage Concerns
County of San Diego Public Health Services has established a dedicated email address to which health care providers should send questions and concerns about the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis; responses can be expected within one business day.
Associate Member Spotlight: Community Health Group
Community Health Group, founded in 1982 by a federal qualified health center, is the only San Diego-based, not-for-profit managed care plan serving California Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Today, they serve nearly 380,000 members throughout San Diego County.
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 among us — face significant challenges in accessing the quality health care necessary to keep our communities healthy, safe and thriving. The firm is passionate about helping its clients to fulfill this mutual goal of serving all populations.
