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: Save the Date for Primary Care and Behavioral Health Integration Summit
On Jan. 28 and Jan. 30, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PT), the 15th annual Primary Care and Behavioral Health Integration Summit — held virtually and at no cost to attendees — will showcase emerging ideas and practices on integrated behavioral health in San Diego County and around the country. Local and national […]
5 Things To Know: Public Comments Requested on Behavioral Health Transformation
The Department of Health Care Services invites Californians to provide public feedback on the County Behavioral Health Transformation [Draft] Policy Manual Module 1 — the first set of directions to counties on their behavioral health transformation. Comments will be accepted through Dec. 2.
5 Things To Know: Save the Date for Primary Care and Behavioral Health Integration Summit
On Jan. 28 and Jan. 30, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PT), the 15th annual Primary Care and Behavioral Health Integration Summit — held virtually and at no cost to attendees — will showcase emerging ideas and practices on integrated behavioral health in San Diego County and across the country. Local and national leaders […]
Giving Thanks for an Unwavering Commitment to Health Care
As Thanksgiving approaches, I am filled with gratitude for the unwavering dedication and resilience demonstrated by hospitals across our region. This season reminds us to pause and reflect on the impact of our collective efforts in advancing health care and improving the lives of the people we serve.
Associate Member Spotlight: 211 San Diego/CIE/San Diego Health Connect
211 San Diego, Community Information Exchange©, and San Diego Health Connect embarked on a groundbreaking cross-sector journey in early 2024, embracing a unique partnership that gives 211 San Diego executive oversight of the region’s health information exchange.
HASD&IC Annual Meeting Is an Opportunity for Post-Election Engagement
It’s less than 24 hours after Election Day; many votes are still being counted, and our democracy is at work. A lot is at stake for our health care system. Elections shape the landscape in which hospitals operate, influencing everything from health care policy to funding priorities. Understanding and adapting to these shifts is essential to maintaining and advancing the quality of care we provide for our patients.
5 Things To Know: HCAI Scholarships Support Students in Health Care Professions
Students can now apply for six different Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) scholarships, which are awarded in exchange for directly a commitment to directly serve patients in a medically underserved community after their education is completed. Designed to support the health care workforce, HCAI offers these scholarships to help students finance education […]
5 Things To Know: Registration Is Open for Two Runaway & Homeless Youth “Walk and Rally” Events Happening This Month
More than 1,800 youth in San Diego have nowhere to sleep at night, according to San Diego Youth Services (SDYS). To shine a light on youth homelessness and recognize November as Runaway & Homeless Youth Prevention Month, SDYS is hosting a Runaway & Homeless Youth Walk and Rally on Nov. 15 at San Diego City […]
5 Things To Know: San Diego County CAP Survey Closes Nov. 10
San Diego County’s Community Action Partnership (CAP) empowers economically disadvantaged communities and their residents to achieve the vision of Live Well San Diego, which aligns efforts across sectors to help all county residents live well and thrive, though primarily targets very low-income families. CAP services are driven by community needs assessments that include feedback from […]
5 Things To Know: Immigrant and Refugee Welcome Center Opens in North County
The San Diego County Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs has officially opened its Immigrant and Refugee Welcome Center at the North Inland Live Well Center in Escondido. The center, which is co-located with several other county departments, provides comprehensive resources in education, employment, childcare, housing, and more.
