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.
Newsroom
When Parking Policy Becomes a Patient Care Problem
While it’s been hard to miss all the headlines about Balboa Park’s new parking fees — fewer restaurant patrons, declining museum visitors, and frustrated business owners — you’ve probably heard a lot less about how this change is affecting Naval Medical Center San Diego, also known as Balboa Medical Center.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Urges Measles Vaccination as Cases Rise Nationwide
San Diego County Public Health has issued a notice that, while no measles cases have been reported locally in San Diego this year, five recent cases in Los Angeles and Orange counties have raised concerns. Exposures in those counties have been reported at Disneyland, airports, restaurants, shops, and other public spaces. County health officials are urging...
5 Things To Know: New Tool Highlights Severe Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage in Imperial County
The Department of Health Care Access and Information has released a modeling tool that consists of a role- and geography-specific analysis of the current and future behavioral health workforce, including anticipated gaps and available supply. Related professions were categorized into three roles: associate-level clinicians, non-prescribing licensed clinicians, and psychiatrists. While San Diego County was identified...
5 Things To Know: CDPH Releases Resources on Licensing Fee Payments and Survey Processes
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued two All Facilities Letters (AFLs) offering guidance on survey evaluations and online fee payments. AFL 26-02 outlines how facilities can provide an evaluation of the survey process to help CDPH leadership make improvements. A link to the electronic evaluation is on the Health Care Facilities Information...
5 Things To Know: HASD&IC Helps Shape Solutions at 2026 Healthcare Think
On Feb. 6, HASD&IC President & CEO Dimitrios Alexiou was a panelist on the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp.’s 2026 Healthcare Think Tank. This event brought together more than 100 health care employers, education partners, and community organizations to assess the workforce landscape and begin creating solutions together. Discussion topics ranged from workforce demand...
5 Things To Know: CalAIM Section 1115 Demonstration Public Comment Period Ends March 12
TThe Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has opened a 30-day public comment period — which ends on March 12 — to solicit feedback on a five-year renewal request of the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Section 1115 demonstration. DHCS is requesting federal approval for Section 1115 demonstration expenditure and waiver authorities to continue...
Associate Member Spotlight: Servicon
Servicon delivers environmental services (EVS) built for hospitals and health care spaces. We combine proven protocols, disciplined training, and smart technology to support patient safety, regulatory readiness, and efficient operations without disrupting care.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Solicits Feedback on Board Meeting Participation
To make it easier for people to get information about and participate in board meetings, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors is conducting a community survey. The survey, which will be open through Feb. 27, aims to identify ways to expand access, strengthen transparency, and ensure a broader range of perspectives can engage in...
5 Things To Know: DHCS Report Highlights Growth in Medi-Cal ECM & Community Supports
The Department of Health Care Services has released its latest Medi-Cal Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports Quarterly Implementation Report. The report shows continued growth in ECM, including enrollment for children and youth — which more than doubled in Q2 2025. In addition, more than 520,000 Medi-Cal members have now accessed community supports, with...
5 Things To Know: Recorded Webinar Highlights Behavioral Health Resources for Justice-Involved Individuals
A recording of a recent webinar designed to help counties gain actionable strategies to maximize resources for justice-involved behavioral health populations is now available. The webinar — which was hosted by the California Health and Human Services Agency’s Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act Team — may be helpful for county behavioral health departments...
