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: CMS Updates Hospital Surveyor Guidance to Address Discharge Planning, Notification Requirements, and More
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has revised Appendix A of the State Operations Manual to reflect new guidelines related to Medicare Conditions of Participation regulations finalized in 2019 and 2020, including discharge planning requirements; notifications for patients receiving observation services; and admit, discharge, transfer notification requirements for psychiatric hospitals.
5 Things To Know: Legislative Wrap-up Highlights Key Updates and Policy Changes for 2026
A recording of the California Hospital Association’s recent webinar highlighting legislative changes is now available.
In Hospitals, the Season of Giving Is Year-Round
As 2025 draws to a close, many of us are ready to turn the page — and understandably so, given the challenges this year has brought for patients and the hospitals that care for them.
The Only Way Through Is Together
Two weeks ago, we came together with colleagues, policymakers, and community partners for the 2025 HASD&IC Annual Meeting. It was an honor to welcome more than 200 attendees and create a space to connect, reflect, and look ahead at the challenges and opportunities facing our hospitals and health systems.
5 Things To Know: Bill Reaffirming Immigration Protections Now in Effect, CHA Issues Compliance Primer
Earlier this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 81 (Arreguín, D-Oakland), which reaffirms existing protections related to immigration enforcement action at California hospitals.
5 Things To Know: County of San Diego Seeks Community Input on Food Justice
The County of San Diego will hold a virtual community meeting on Dec. 12 from 2-3:30 p.m. (PT). The event will discuss progress on San Diego County’s Food Justice Community Action Plan and allow time for community feedback in an effort to improve food access and security and guide future county action across the region....
5 Things To Know: Save the Date for San Diego County Promotores Coalition Annual Conference
Commemorating its 14th year, the Adelante Promotores Conference will return on March 13, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Mission Valley; registration opens soon.
5 Things To Know: Immunization Communications Training Offers Continuing Medical Education Credit
On Dec. 9 from 2:30-4:30 p.m., public health professionals are invited to register for an immunization communications training at the Southwestern Live Well Center. Led by expert trainer Todd Wolynn, MD, MMM, FAAP, executive director of the Trusted Messenger Program at Public Good Projects, this training is designed for practitioners who make vaccine recommendations to community members.
5 Things To Know: Regional Point-In-Time Counts Approaching in January 2026
The annual Point-in-Time Counts bring together organizations and volunteers to count sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness, typically on a single night in January.
A Time to Rest, Recharge, and Renew Our Commitment to Collective Advocacy
Next week, many of us will gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving — a holiday that not only allows us to pause and express gratitude but also invites us to reflect on the impact of our collective work to uplift our communities.
