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: FAQs Address Key Behavioral Health Funding and Legislation
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has released FAQs on key behavioral health funding and legislation, including:
5 Things To Know: Optimize Revenue Integrity and Improve Payer Alignment with AI
On Oct. 22, an exclusive webinar with associate member Xsolis will share how artificial intelligence (AI) can strategically align revenue cycle and utilization review teams to streamline hand-offs, ensure appropriate reimbursement, reduce back-end delays associated with avoidable payment denials, and identify collaboration and automation opportunities that exist between providers and payers.
Associate Member Spotlight: The Elizabeth Hospice
The Elizabeth Hospice has been a trusted community resource for hospice, palliative care, and grief support services in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County for more than 47 years. Our services have touched the lives of more than 150,000 children and adults who face the challenges associated with advanced severe illnesses. We ensure medical, emotional, and spiritual care is available to all who need our services and serve as a community resource for education on topics related to their work. The Elizabeth Hospice is among a select group of hospices that offers a dedicated pediatric hospice/palliative team. Our grief support, which is open to the community, is a center of excellence for The Elizabeth Hospice. At The Elizabeth Hospice, we aspire to a world where every life ends with compassion, dignity, and peace.
Associate Member Spotlight: Medical Solutions
Medical Solutions has expanded its position as one of the nation’s largest health care staffing companies through strategic acquisitions, technology innovation, and deeper partnerships with hospitals and health systems nationwide.
2025 HASD&IC Annual Meeting: Leaning on Storytelling to Affect Change
“Stories are remembered up to 22 times more than facts alone.”
— Jennifer Aaker, Stanford Marketing Professor
At HASD&IC, we know the power of stories. Every day, our hospitals and community partners live out stories of resilience, healing, and compassion. These stories remind us why we do this work and why it matters so deeply for the patients and families we serve.
5 Things To Know: Governor Signs Bill Strengthening Patient Protections Against Unlawful Immigration Enforcement
On Sept. 20, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 81, which reaffirms existing protections against unlawful immigration enforcement actions at health care facilities.
5 Things To Know: CHA to Host 2025 CDPH Leadership Updates and District Sessions
On Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon (PT), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and California Hospital Association (CHA) will host members-only CDPH Leadership Updates and District Sessions.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Public Health Officer Issues Statement on Vaccines
Last month, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released a Medi-Cal Eligibility Division Information Letter that includes an FAQ document on upcoming changes to Medi-Cal coverage for Californians without satisfactory immigration status, along with a letter that will be sent to impacted Californians in November.
5 Things To Know: DHCS Issues Notices on Upcoming Medi-Cal Changes for Individuals Without Satisfactory Immigration Status
Last month, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released a Medi-Cal Eligibility Division Information Letter that includes an FAQ document on upcoming changes to Medi-Cal coverage for Californians without satisfactory immigration status, along with a letter that will be sent to impacted Californians in November.
5 Things To Know: Tijuana River Action Month Emphasizes Education, Conservation, Restoration
The 16th annual Tijuana River Action Month — a series of events focused on the education, conservation, and restoration of the Tijuana River watershed — will take place from Sept. 13 to Oct. 19.
