Statement from County Executive James R. Williams on the Federal Administration's Actions to Deny Immigrants Access to Critical Federally Funded Services July 18, 2025 | Link: https://news.santaclaracounty.gov/statement-county-executive-james-r-williams-federal-administrations-actions-deny-immigrants-access “The federal government’s decision to deny access to critical social safety net programs funded by the federal government for some of our immigrant community members undermines the fundamental commitment that this nation has made to the health and well-being of all American families. By rescinding a longstanding 30-year-old rule, this federal administration is trying to sabotage local governments from being able to fulfill our duty to serve our most vulnerable community members. “So many families rely on vital government services for access to mental health services, primary ... July 25, 2025 Advocacy, General, Health Net, Healthcare, Insurance, Leadership, Patient Care, Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
Guidance for Health Facilities Responding to Immigration Issues Published by the California Medical Association (CMA). To get original article with hyperlinks click HERE. What You Need to Know: The Trump administration rescinded existing policies that banned immigration enforcement in hospitals and doctor's offices. California AG has published guidance for health care facilities when responding to immigration issues. The Trump Administration has rescinded policies that banned immigration enforcement in “protected areas,” including health care facilities such as hospitals, doctor’s offices, and clinics, and directed federal agencies to prioritize immigration enforcement. The California Hospital Association has published new guidance regarding the impact of the immigration executive orders on hospitals. ... February 6, 2025 General, legislation, Patient Care 0 0 Comment Read More »
County of Santa Clara and HCA Healthcare Reach Agreement for County to Pursue Acquisition of Regional Medical Center August 21, 2024 Read in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. – The County of Santa Clara and HCA Healthcare have tentatively agreed on the County’s acquisition of Regional Medical Center (RMC). This move would enable the County to integrate RMC with the Santa Clara Valley Healthcare system operated by the County. RMC is one of three trauma centers in Santa Clara County and is the main emergency healthcare provider for East San José, treating a wide range of critical and life-threatening conditions. Earlier this month, HCA Healthcare downgraded the level of trauma, comprehensive stroke, ... August 28, 2024 General, Healthcare, Leadership, Patient Care, Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
"What's My Life Worth" At best, #PriorAuthorization is a bureaucratic headache. At worst, people have died. Watch doctors and patients share horror stories about a seemingly trivial process that inflicts enormous pain, on a daily basis. Watch the 2 minute video Here. March 15, 2024 Advocacy, General, Healthcare, Insurance, Patient Care Prior Authorization 0 0 Comment Read More »
Kaiser looks to build a new California hospital, demolish current one Becker's Hospital Review – Feb. 28 Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente has proposed a project that would demolish its existing San Jose (Calif.) Medical Center and construct a new hospital. After demolishing the current 250,000-square-foot medical center, the health system would build a 685,000-square-foot hospital, a new central utility plant and a parking structure, according to Kaiser environmental review documents. The existing hospital would maintain function at full capacity as the new hospital is being built. "We are prepared to make substantial investments in upgrading our facilities to support our South Bay members and the ... March 11, 2024 General, Healthcare, Patient Care hospital, Kaiser San Jose, Medical Center, Oakland, San Jose 0 0 Comment Read More »
