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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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
The Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) has released updated Assembly Bill (AB) 40 regulations for final rulemaking related to ambulance patient offload times, with comments due on March 4. Read more in this article from the California Hospital Association.
This annual event brings together organizations across the U.S. and Mexico to provide free blood pressure screenings to the public, helping the community get to know their blood pressure numbers and take charge of their own heart health. Learn more and find ways to get involved at Live Well San Diego.
Last week, the HASD&IC Board of Directors held its first meeting of the year. As with each new year, we welcomed new board members, who are helping us navigate the challenges and priorities facing hospitals in San Diego and Imperial counties.
Last week, I joined a panel of leaders at the San Diego Business Journal’s Economic Trends 2026 event to discuss the forces shaping our local economy in the year ahead.