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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Partnership HealthPlan Expanding to 10 More Counties
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Who Partnership HealthPlan of California Counties of Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sierra, Sutter, Tehama, and Yuba What For many years, 14 of the counties in the Northern Sierra Section have had a county-organized health system, Partnership HealthPlan of California […]
Endorsed Business Partner | XFERALL
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XFERALL Working to Expedite Patient Transfers
Earlier this year, our endorsed business partner XFERALL officially launched their Patient Transfer Network for California. XFERALL is committed to expediting patient transfers and access to care, and they are working with California hospitals to streamline the patient transfer process into a completely digital experience.
Five-Year Camp Fire Anniversary Emphasizes Importance of Hospitals in the Community
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Nov. 8, 2023, marks the five-year anniversary of the Camp Fire in Butte County, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history. The fire started when a faulty electrical transmission line ignited. The flames were fanned by high winds and spread quickly. What started as a small blaze forever destroyed a town and not only altered the landscape but the lives of everyone impacted by this disaster.
Wall Time Discussions Continue with Cosumnes Fire Department
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Who Pat Hume, Sacramento County Supervisor Darren Suen, Chief of Staff to Assembly Member Stephanie Nguyen Felipe Rodriguez, Fire Chief, Cosumnes Fire Department Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SCEMSA) officials Cosumnes Community Services District officials What In October, Cosumnes Fire […]
Northern Sierra CEOs Discuss Workplace Violence, 2030 Requirements, and Other Issues
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Who Northern Sierra Section leaders What The Hospital Council Northern Sierra Section met on Oct. 17 and heard a great presentation from Judson Howe of Adventist Health on an innovative and effective approach to recruiting and retention. The meeting included a […]
Meeting with Assembly Member Mia Bonta to Discuss Critical Issues
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Who Alameda County hospital leaders in Assembly Member Bonta’s District Assembly Member Bonta and District Director Rowena Brown What Hospital Council convened with hospital and government relations leaders to meet with Assembly Member Mia Bonta, whose district includes the cities of […]
East Bay Health Officers Issue Orders on Masking for Respiratory Virus Season Starting Nov. 1
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Who Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano County health officers What New health orders in Alameda and Contra Costa counties require masking in hospitals, skilled-nursing facilities, dialysis clinics, and infusion centers during the respiratory virus season from Nov. 1, 2023, through April […]
Diversity Is Our Strength, Unity Is Our Power
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Our field is incredibly diverse, with hospitals each having different governance and funding structures serving very distinct parts of our incredible state. This is emblematic of California’s own diverse population. The vast array of circumstances affecting our hospitals makes it challenging to shape legislation that will equally help all hospitals statewide, and more must be done to utilize our diversity as a strength.
CHA and Hospital Council Visit Humboldt County Hospitals
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Who Mad River Community Hospital leaders Providence-St. Joseph’s Eureka hospital leaders Southern Humboldt Healthcare District hospital leaders Sutter Coast hospital leaders What In late September, a group of CHA policy leaders and Hospital Council regional vice presidents traveled to Humboldt County […]
Application Submitted for Santa Clara EMS Trust Fund Grant
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Who Santa Clara County Hospital Emergency Preparedness Partners What On behalf of the Santa Clara County Hospital Emergency Preparedness Partners, Hospital Council has submitted an application for a Santa Clara Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Trust Fund Grant of $100,000. The grant would […]
