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06 May 2026

Protecting Hospitals, Protecting Communities

It’s safe to say there has been no shortage of discussion lately about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). While deeply problematic, this legislation is just the latest in a long line of mounting pressures hospitals are being asked to absorb. That reality is why HASD&IC and our member hospitals have been engaged in conversations across the region about what federal policy changes could mean for health care in San Diego and Imperial counties.

01 May 2026

Telestroke Program Delivers Fast, Lifesaving Treatment

When Charles Hamori, MD, an internal medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, recognized the sudden signs of a stroke, he acted fast — seeking care that would ultimately save his life. Thanks to Kaiser Permanente’s telestroke program, a neurologist was able to assess him immediately by video in the emergency department and deliver clot‑busting treatment within 30 minutes of Dr. Hamori’s arrival at the hospital.

15 Apr 2026

Reducing Chronic Stress, Strengthening Health

April is National Stress Awareness Month, an opportunity to recognize the very real ways stress affects the health, the work, and daily lives of not just those in the health care field, but also the patients and communities you serve.

15 Apr 2026

5 Things To Know: APOT Reduction Protocols Due June 30

All hospitals must submit an ambulance patient offload time (APOT) reduction protocol — required under Assembly Bill 40 (2023) — to the Emergency Medical Services Authority annually on or before June 30. The California Hospital Association recommends that hospitals submit their protocols as soon as possible.

15 Apr 2026

5 Things To Know: San Diego County to Host Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup

The community is invited to join San Diego County’s largest Earth Week cleanup on April 25, with more than 5,000 volunteers at 100+ sites from Julian to the coast. Volunteers can sign up to help remove litter and debris from their community and be part of this countywide clean-up effort.

15 Apr 2026

5 Things To Know: SDSU Imperial Valley to Host Career Fair

The SDSU Imperial Valley Spring 2026 Career & Internship Fair will be held on April 23 from noon to 3 p.m. at the SDSU Imperial Valley Campus in Calexico.

15 Apr 2026

5 Things To Know: SDSU Seeks Community Feedback on Tijuana River Valley Pollution Impacts

San Diego State University (SDSU) is seeking input from individuals who work or live in the South Bay for the Healthy Water, Healthy Air survey, which will help illuminate how the Tijuana River pollution may be affecting the community’s health. The website also features a dashboard with data highlighting the health challenges people are experiencing...

15 Apr 2026

5 Things To Know: San Diego County Releases Toolkit for CalFresh, Medi-Cal Changes

In response to changes to CalFresh and Medi-Cal eligibility that have begun impacting the region, San Diego County released a community toolkit with updated information and resources — including meeting dates, flyers, FAQs, and videos — to help local organizations support the communities they serve. A resource page is also available for people affected by...

01 Apr 2026

For Thousands in Our Region, Consequences of Federal Legislation Begin at the Dinner Table

For all the recent discussion about the pending financial implications of last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the consequences are becoming very real as changes to CalFresh eligibility take effect, placing basic nutrition and health at risk for thousands in San Diego and Imperial counties.

01 Apr 2026

5 Things To Know: State Submits Hospital Fee Program 10

Last week, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) submitted its Hospital Fee Program tax model for calendar year 2026 (Program 10) to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The submission is expected to generate about $5.76 billion annually in net benefits for hospitals, though hospital-specific impacts are not yet available because...