JoAnne Obata

XFERALL Launches in California

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.XFERALL — a real-time, national behavioral health network that proactively matches patient needs to facility capabilities — is launching this month in California.  The platform expedites outbound patient transfers and accelerates inbound patient referrals with a feature rich electronic platform that streamlines […]

Concerns Spread Beyond Hospital Walls

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Last week, I had the chance to meet with a group of public health leaders and hear firsthand about what’s on their minds.

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY: WHAT IT IS, WHAT IT DOES

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Supplier diversity programs — which build on the economic impact purchases have on historically underutilized and underserved communities — have roots in the 1953 creation of the Small Business Administration (SBA).   The SBA was created as an independent agency of the federal […]

XFERALL — New Behavioral Health Patient Transfer Technology Launching in California

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Hospital Council is hosting a Feb. 7 webinar that will provide an overview and share updates on the implementation of XFERALL. This tool was designed to help hospitals reduce the strain on overcrowded emergency departments and quickly transfer behavioral health patients to appropriate inpatient […]

UC Davis Health goes beyond hospital walls to vaccinate community

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Without the help of university students, thousands of Sacramento’s most vulnerable residents might not have gotten COVID-19 vaccines. The University of California, Davis School of Medicine provided the workforce while UC Davis Health provided support.

Managed Care Advisory Group Has Recovered Over $5.5 Billion in Funds for Clients

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Hospital Council — Northern & Central California’s partner — Managed Care Advisory Group (MCAG) — recovered over $20 million for its health care clients in 2022, including nearly $1 million for Hospital Council-member hospitals. MCAG continues to let its clients know about […]

New Year, More Pressures

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The new year has brought with it a series of challenges.