Last week, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency released an updated Order of the Health Officer on masking or vaccination of health care personnel — including emergency medical services clinicians — during annual influenza season.
As California counties prepare to implement the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) on July 1, 2026, the County of San Diego's Behavioral Health Services Department is seeking community feedback on behavioral health programs and services through virtual input sessions and an online survey.
Thank you to members and community partners for helping shape the 2025 San Diego Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), which highlights the region’s health challenges. All are invited once again to share their perspective — whether from lived experience or professional expertise — through the 2025 CHNA Follow-Up Survey. Input will help hospitals understand community priorities and turn insights into next steps. All responses are anonymous and will be used solely for this survey.
On Jan. 27 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PT), the San Diego Integration Institute will host its free 16th Annual Primary Care and Behavioral Health Integration Summit online. Local and national leaders will present on topics related to the physical, mental, and substance use needs of San Diego County community members and...
Oct. 25 marks National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, during which community members can safely dispose of medication, including pet and liquid medication (sharps and vapes are strictly prohibited).
The California Hospital Association (CHA) has created an interactive dashboard tool to help members see the local impact of the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) hospital spending caps. The tool allows members to filter by California Assembly, Senate, or congressional district to visualize the potential losses in hospital revenue, jobs, and local economic activity...
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has released FAQs on key behavioral health funding and legislation, including:
On Oct. 22, an exclusive webinar with associate member Xsolis will share how artificial intelligence (AI) can strategically align revenue cycle and utilization review teams to streamline hand-offs, ensure appropriate reimbursement, reduce back-end delays associated with avoidable payment denials, and identify collaboration and automation opportunities that exist between providers and payers.
On Sept. 20, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 81, which reaffirms existing protections against unlawful immigration enforcement actions at health care facilities.
On Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon (PT), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and California Hospital Association (CHA) will host members-only CDPH Leadership Updates and District Sessions.
