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.
Newsroom
Sacramento County Adopts Jan. 1, 2025, as SB 43 Implementation Date
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
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
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
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. Hospitals trying to get their behavioral health […]
Berkeley Voters Defeat Measure GG: Large Buildings Fossil Fuel Emissions Tax
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
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
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.
Leaders Meet in the North Bay
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 […]
AI and APOT: Two Complex Issues Worthy of Ongoing Conversation
The 2024 Hospital Quality Institute and Hospital Council Annual Conference in Lake Tahoe has come to a close. On Oct. 20-21, hospital and health care system leaders gathered to learn about a variety of topics — including how open and transparent communication is valued and actively encouraged, and how to effectively engage executives and board members in working toward zero harm. Also discussed were the not-yet-finalized California Hospital Association (CHA) regulatory and legislative agenda, which Hospital Council fully supports, and two significant issues worth emphasizing: artificial intelligence (AI) and ambulance patient offload times (APOTs).
Hospitals Support San Francisco Ballot Measure: Prop B (Safe & Healthy San Francisco)
Who San Francisco Department of Public Health San Francisco Mayor London Breed Yes on B campaign What San Francisco hospitals are in full support of the city’s Proposition (Prop) B, which is a $390 million bond proposition on the November ballot that would fund critical health care infrastructure. Importantly, most of the bond money would […]
