MCO Tax Raises Questions, Opportunities
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The managed care organization (MCO) tax will bring billions to Medi-Cal providers for years to come, and with the passage of Proposition 35, the dollars will go where intended.
Hospital Council Issues Statement on Berkeley Measure GG, Large Buildings Fossil Fuel Emissions Tax
Who Hospital Council What On behalf of members with health care facilities in the city of Berkeley, Hospital Council has provided a statement to the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce and the No on Measure GG (Measure GG) campaign expressing significant concerns with the Large Building Fossil Fuel Emissions Tax on the November ballot. The statement […]
Regional Medical Center in San Jose to be Acquired by Santa Clara County
Who Santa Clara County Regional Medical Center What Santa Clara County and Regional Medical Center in San Jose (an HCA Healthcare facility) have reached a tentative agreement for the county to acquire the hospital, with transition targeted for early 2025. Santa Clara County currently operates O’Connor Hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and St. Louise […]
Proposed Berkeley Fossil Fuel Tax Would Impact Hospitals and Health Systems
Who Hospitals and health systems with large buildings in the city of Berkeley Berkeley Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Berkeley Business Association What A local environmental group in Berkeley has gathered the required signatures to qualify its so-called “Large Buildings Fossil Fuel Emissions Tax” for the November ballot. The proposed tax on natural gas usage […]
Rural Health Information Exchange Is Now Statewide
Who SacValley MedShare (SVMS) Dignity Health hospitals throughout California What SVMS has announced its expansion from a regional to a statewide qualified health information organization by partnering with Dignity Health. SVMS is set to extend its health data exchange services to over 30 Dignity hospitals across the state. Over a decade ago, the Northern Sierra […]
San Francisco Department of Health Rescinds Mask Mandate & COVID-19 Data Collection
Who San Francisco Department of Health, specifically Health Officer Susan Philip, MD, MPH San Francisco hospitals What San Francisco was the last county in the state to maintain a mask mandate for all patient care areas, which was rescinded on May 1. Several months ago, Dr. Susan Philip, the county’s health officer, joined the other […]
Community Responds to Service Line Adjustments in Santa Clara
Who Coalition of state associations, local emergency medical services authorities (LEMSAs), ambulance providers, and county supervisors What In February, Regional Medical Center of San Jose, an HCA hospital, announced plans to close its level two trauma, ST-elevation myocardial infarction program, and downgrade the current comprehensive stroke designation to a primary stroke designation. In late April, […]
UCSF Health Reaches Agreement with Dignity Health to Acquire Two San Francisco Hospitals
Who University of California, San Francisco Health (UCSF) Dignity Health What UCSF Health has signed a definitive agreement with Dignity Health to acquire Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center, along with associated outpatient clinics in San Francisco. UCSF Health hopes to close the transaction this spring. UCSF Health has committed to maintaining Saint […]
HQI Will Facilitate Community of Practice on Workplace Violence In 2024
The Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) will facilitate a Community of Practice on Eliminating Hospital Workplace Violence from January to December 2024. The purpose of the Community of Practice is to connect individuals working on the issue of workplace violence in hospitals through a collaborative network designed for peer-to-peer learning and exchange.
PG&E Will Host Gas and Electric Rates Webinar on Jan. 18
The PG&E Rates Communications Team will host a Teams Live webinar on Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. (PT). Registration is not required to attend. Attendees can join the day of the event via a Teams link.