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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As COVID-19 Numbers Decline, Many Critical Areas of Focus Remain
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Nearly two years into the pandemic, and on the heels of a fourth COVID-19 wave that rivaled the past three, it appears that there may be some good news on the horizon. COVID-19 positivity rates are dropping, and hospitalizations seem to have levelled off or are slightly decreasing, an early sign that perhaps the unprecedented surge brought on by the omicron variant is slowing.
SunRX to Hold Webinar on 340B Manufacturer Mandates and Claims Capture
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SunRx, an endorsed business partner of Hospital Council, is holding a 340B webinar on Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. (PT). In this session, SunRx will share valuable insights for consideration in the management of hospitals’ 340B claims capture strategy. It will cover:
CHA Advocacy Materials Available for Members’ Use
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CHA has posted resources to support each of its eight advocacy priorities for 2022. The materials include key messages, an issue brief, and infographic for each topic and are designed to assist members when talking with policymakers, the media, or the public about these issues.
No Quick or Easy Solution for Offload Delays
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It’s a years-long problem with a long name: ambulance patient offload delays (APOD). This long-standing issue is wreaking havoc on the health care system, not just in our region but throughout the state and the country. And while there may not be a quick and easy solution, CHA and Hospital Council are actively engaging on this important issue with the state’s Emergency Medical Services Agency as well as local officials.
Hospital Council Supports Bay Area Proposal to Address Workforce Shortages
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Who Workforce Development Boards in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, and San Francisco countiesCities of Oakland and RichmondHospitals and other major health care employers What On behalf of our hospital members in four Bay Area counties, Hospital Council submitted a letter of support for a collaborative proposal from six workforce development boards in response to...
Santa Clara County Issues Public Health Order
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Mad River Community Hospital Shares Details About Farm-To-Hospital Program
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‘It’s Like Déjà Vu All Over Again’ – Yogi Berra
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The calendar may say 2022, but if you’re feeling a bit of déjà vu, you’re probably not alone. While it’s a new year, many of the same issues and challenges of the past two years — weather events, power outages, and the rapid escalation of COVID-19 cases — are still with us.
Expansion Sought for Sacramento Mobile Integrated Healthcare Model
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Who Hospital CouncilCoalition of health systems in Sacramento regionLocal EMS providersSacramento County health leaders What Hospital Council has convened discussions since 2015 to design and implement the Sacramento Mobile Integrated Healthcare (SacMIH) model. Sacramento Metro Fire District launched the first SacMIH unit in November, pairing an advanced level practitioner with a paramedic to respond to...
Workforce Challenges Persist in Northern Sierra
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Who Northern Sierra hospitalsHospital Council What In the northern Sierra, attracting and retaining workforce has been an issue for years and has only been made more challenging by the pandemic. When it comes to nursing, getting licensed has been a challenge in and of itself which, of late, is showing significant signs of improvement. For...
