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Delayed Implementation of SB 43 in the South Bay
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South Bay Hospitals
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In early October, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 43, which expands the definition of “gravely disabled” in the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act to include substance abuse. The legislation gave counties an option to delay implementation until January 2026.
Endorsed Business Partner | MCAG
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TIMELY UPDATE: VISA/MASTERCARD SETTLEMENT
Hospital Council and our endorsed business partner Managed Care Advisory Group (MCAG), a third-party filing expert, would like to inform members that a $5.54 billion settlement has been reached to compensate merchants for excessive interchange fees. The deadline for submitting your claim form is May 31, 2024.
Resilience in 2023
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As the Hospital Council team looks back on everything our hospital members have accomplished this past year, the first thing that comes to mind is the word resilience. Unfortunately, we started the year with the closure of Madera Community Hospital on Jan. 3, which drew attention to the significant financial challenges that hospitals face in California. Before Madera’s closure, many elected officials wrongly believed hospitals were flush with money and too big to fail, but the reality is over half of California’s hospitals have negative margins.
Angel Flight West’s Volunteer Pilots Help Patients Access Health Care
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After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Eileen from Atwater, California realized just how far away she was from life-saving medical treatment. Before discovering Angel Flight West (AFW), she used to drive three hours to her appointments before making the long journey back home.
Contra Costa County Meeting Discusses Ambulance Patient Offload Times
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Who Contra Costa County hospital leaders Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Contra Costa County Emergency Management Services (Contra Costa EMS) What Hospital Council convened hospital leaders, Contra Costa EMS, and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District for our quarterly meeting on ambulance patient offload times (APOT). Sutter Delta Medical Center and Contra Costa...
Reasons To Celebrate in The Northern Sierra
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Who SacValley MedShare (SVMS) Shasta Health Assessment and Redesign Collaborative (SHARC) California Department of Public Health, Chico District Office (CDPH – Chico What The Northern Sierra Section is starting the 2023 holiday season off with reasons for gratitude and celebration. Three examples stand out with SVMS, SHARC, and CDPH – Chico. SVMS, headquartered in Chico,...
Sacramento County Board Hearing Discusses Ambulance Patient Offload Times
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Who Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SCEMSA) Emergency medical service (EMS) providers Hospital emergency department leaders What On Nov. 7, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors held a 90-minute informational hearing on ambulance patient offload times (APOT) and EMS innovation. The hearing revealed that the Sacramento area has some...
Chester Fire Department May Cease Ambulance and Fire Services
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Who Chester Fire Department Seneca Hospital patients Local residents What The Chester Fire Protection District board is considering ceasing ambulance and fire services in January 2024. There is no set alternative in place, and concerns are being raised regarding the ability of community members to access care. Takeaway/Next Steps If the Chester Fire Department’s ambulance...
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit Concludes In San Francisco
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Who U.S. Secret Service Department of Homeland Security State of California San Francisco Mayor London Breed San Francisco Department of Health San Francisco Police & Fire Departments What The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit concluded on Nov. 17 after President Biden led a week of meetings and galas. There were 21 heads of economy in...
Honoring Our Hospitals and Health Care Workers During Thanksgiving
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Hospitals are important to the fabric of our communities. They provide a refuge for people during times of need, and it’s important that we recognize the people behind them. Throughout all the unexpected disasters that life throws at us — wildfires, earthquakes, or even a pandemic — health care workers have continued to show up for their patients.
