Newsroom

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.

5 Things To Know: New Fair Housing Rights Virtual Training Offered 

This region’s 2025 Annual Point-in-Time Count (PITC) events are taking place at the end of January, and volunteer registration for each is open. Imperial County’s PITC, run by the Imperial Valley Continuum of Care Council, is happening Jan. 24-25; it is followed by San Diego County’s PITC on Jan. 30, conducted by the Regional Task […]

5 Things To Know: City of San Diego Seeks to Close Digital Divide

The city of San Diego is conducting a community survey to improve internet accessibility and affordability for all residents. Anyone with or without home internet can participate in the survey, which takes 6-8 minutes to complete, and individuals without home internet service can answer relevant questions. All responses will be kept confidential. 

5 Things To Know: Community Outreach Opportunity at Food Distribution Sites

Many facing food insecurity also need help with housing, education, health care, workforce development, and family support. In that vein, outreach organizations are invited to be considered for potential partnership by completing the Community Cares Program interest form. Partnership could include attending San Diego Food Bank distributions and conducting community outreach to individuals and families […]

5 Things To Know: CMS Requires Patient Reclassification Notices in February 2025

Beginning Feb. 14, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will require that hospitals give “Observation Change of Status Notices” to patients who are reclassified from inpatient to observation (outpatient) status. CMS has issued updated information on the new requirements for communication to affected patients. For more information, refer to the CHA News article.   

A Foundation for Progress in 2025 

As we conclude 2024, it’s time to reflect on the strides our hospitals have made in serving San Diego and Imperial counties. This year has underscored yet again the indispensable role hospitals play in fostering healthier, more resilient communities.

5 Things To Know: HQI Virtual Forum to Discuss Workplace Violence in Critical Access, Rural Hospitals

Individuals leading and supporting hospital efforts to eliminate workplace violence are invited to the next Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) virtual forum on Dec. 12 at noon (PT). The forum will discuss workplace violence concerns and interventions specific to critical access and rural hospitals. Registration is open; questions can be directed to Boris Kalanj, HQI’s director […]

5 Things To Know: Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise in San Diego

California Health Alert Network San Diego issued a health advisory that pertussis (whooping cough) cases are higher this year than last year, at 547 as of Nov. 14. Newborns and infants too young to be vaccinated are at greatest risk of hospitalization and death from pertussis. For this reason, pregnant individuals should receive the pertussis vaccine […]

5 Things To Know: Save the Date for Rural-Focused PATH Cited Round 4 Grant Applications

The Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) enables provider participation in the Medi-Cal delivery system — and its Capacity and Infrastructure Transition, Expansion and Development (CITED) Initiative provides funding to enable the transition, expansion, and development of enhanced care management (ECM) and community supports (CS) capacity and infrastructure. In limited circumstances, organizations that do not […]

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