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.
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Hospital Leaders Meet with CDPH Fresno Office
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Who
Member hospitals in Fresno, Madera, Kings, Merced, and Stanislaus counties
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) — Fresno office leadership
What
On Oct. 22, RVPs David Bacci and Brian Jensen co-hosted a CDPH meeting for all hospitals covered by CDPH’s Fresno office.
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...
HQI to Host Nov. 21 Community of Practice Forum on Eliminating Workplace Violence
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Registration is open for the November Virtual Forum of Hospital Quality Institute’s (HQI) Community of Practice on Eliminating Hospital Workplace Violence. The forum will take place on Nov. 21 from noon to 1 p.m. (PT).
Corporate Associate Member | Webinar Highlights Collaborative Models for Expediting Access to Behavioral Health Care
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On Nov. 19 from 10-11 a.m. (PT), Hospital Council is hosting a complimentary, members-only webinar where industry experts will share their successful implementation of a patient transfer model that expedites access to behavioral health care. Registration is open.
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.
Exploring the Future of AI in Health Care: Insights from the 2024 HQI and Hospital Council Conference
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This year’s Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) and Hospital Council Conference brought together thought leaders and cutting-edge practitioners for conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) in health care and how it may evolve in the future.
