To Survive, University Of California’s Massive Health System Needs To Become More Nimble, Regents Are Told
University health care officials spoke about the system's strength but also of its potential threats to the university's regents. “Standing still, doing nothing, is an existential threat to the UC Health and its components,” said John Stobo, executive vice president of the UC Health Division.
Los Angeles Times:
UC Health System Faces A Potential 'Existential Threat' Without Changes, Regents Are Warned
The University of California’s massive health network brings in nearly half of UC’s revenue, but regents were told Thursday that its existence could be in peril if it isn’t able to be nimble and change. ...State officials have stepped up oversight of UC President Janet Napolitano’s office following a critical audit last year that questioned its budget practices and levels of executive pay. (Watanabe, 9/27)
In other news from across the state —
Los Angeles Times:
Costa Mesa Looking To Secure 62 Homeless Shelter Beds Following Judge’s Direction
In response to direction from a federal judge presiding over litigation that threatens to imperil Costa Mesa’s ability to enforce its anti-camping laws, city officials have committed to securing 62 emergency homeless shelter beds, 12 of which would be in a local hospital and available to those suffering from a mental health crisis. Though there are no concrete plans for the 50 other beds — and it remains to be seen whether those would be in one facility or spread among different locations — officials hope to firm up details in the next month or so, according to city spokesman Tony Dodero. (Money, 9/27)