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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Medical and Dental Continuing Education Offered at March 5 Telebriefing
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency is hosting a continuing education opportunity telebriefing for medical and dental professionals on March 5 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (PT). It will include public health, pediatrics, and clinical updates, as well as CalFresh updates and resources for community-based organizations.
Webinar Recording on Rural Community Health Worker Expansion Available
During a recent Imperial CalAIM PATH Collaborative meeting, facilitators spoke about preparation for investment in community health workers through workforce initiatives funded by the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. A webinar recording has details about the efforts to strengthen rural health systems and expand access to essential services.
Deadline for Comments on New 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Is April 20
The Health Resources and Services Administration has issued a request for information on whether to implement a new pharmacy 340B rebate model pilot program, and how it might be designed. The deadline for comments is April 20. A template letter highlighting critical areas of focus, and other resources on this topic, are available on the...
Preparing for the Impact of H.R. 1: Rebuilding Our Safety Net in San Diego and Imperial Counties
As we look ahead to the potential implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), it is essential that we begin preparing now. Funding cuts, combined with work requirements for non-disabled Medicaid enrollees, an increase in the frequency of eligibility redeterminations, restricted eligibility for some immigrant groups, and tightened rules around provider taxes and state-directed payments, will require us to re-engage familiar strategies, adopt new ones, and strengthen our efforts to safeguard coverage for the most vulnerable residents of San Diego and Imperial counties.
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...
