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The newsroom includes access to Council Connect, our twice-monthly newsletter on Hospital Council’s work. Key articles and issues of interest, along with the President’s Message, are included below.

CEOs and Other Hospital Leaders in Redwood Coast Meet

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Who Redwood Coast section CEOs and hospital leaders  Humboldt County behavioral health leadership What On Nov. 6, the Redwood Coast section convened to discuss several key topics:  CHA’s 2024 Policy Summary: An overview of the California Hospital Association's (CHA) policy initiatives for the upcoming year  Hospitals’ Challenges and Goals for 2025: A discussion on the...

Seismic Rebuild Approved in San Jose

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Who

Good Samaritan Hospital  

San Jose City Council

What

On Nov. 19, Good Samaritan Hospital of San Jose, which is part of the HCA Healthcare system, went before the San Jose City Council seeking approval for its renewal and rebuild project to meet the 2030 seismic guidelines.  

Sacramento County Adopts Jan. 1, 2025, as SB 43 Implementation Date

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Who Health care facilities and partners in and around Sacramento County What When Senate Bill (SB) 43 was signed on Oct. 10, 2023, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, along with all but two counties in the state, chose to postpone the Jan. 1, 2024, implementation date — this way, the counties could assess their...

Behavioral Health Drives Meetings, Prompts Innovations in Northern Sierra

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Who

Health care facilities and partners across the Northern Sierra

What

Hospital Council has hosted many meetings with various hospitals, counties, and health plans — all of which are searching for ways to address the challenges they face in trying to help those who need behavioral health services.  

Berkeley Voters Defeat Measure GG: Large Buildings Fossil Fuel Emissions Tax

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Who Health care facilities in the city of Berkeley What In last week’s election, Measure GG was defeated. In an effort to reach this outcome, Hospital Council, on behalf of members with health care facilities in the city of Berkeley, provided a statement to the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce and the No on Measure GG...

National Rural Health Day: A Chance to Honor Our Rural Hospitals

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One of Hospital Council’s priority issues at the beginning of this year remains a priority as 2024 draws to a close: rural health. The third Thursday of November (Nov. 21) marks National Rural Health Day, which is all about celebrating and highlighting the efforts of rural hospitals and addressing rural health care needs. This observance reminds us how vital rural health is for all of California, not just rural areas.  

Leaders Meet in the North Bay

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Who North Bay section CEOs and hospital leaders  What On Oct. 16, the North Bay section gathered for dinner to welcome new CEOs and foster connection in a relaxed setting. The evening was an opportunity for hospital leaders to build relationships, share insights, and discuss the challenges ahead.  Amy Herold, MD, shared her recent promotion...

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