Government
County of Santa Clara Co-Sponsors Bill to Expedite Review for Mental Health Claims
A bill recently co-sponsored by the County of Santa Clara aims to speed up the grievance and resolution process for denied mental health claims, streamlining the process to force fast action for claims considered urgent or life-threatening.
County Board of Supervisors Hears Results of Study on Utilization of Diverse Businesses
The results of the 2023 Countywide Disparity Study, which showed opportunities to improve procurement processes for diverse businesses, was presented to the County Board of Supervisors on April 16. Using recommendations from MGT of America Consulting, which completed the 2023 study, County staff made several recommendations to the Board.
County Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Find that Federal Law Prevents States from Restricting Access to Medically Necessary Emergency Abortion
The County of Santa Clara filed a brief in the United States Supreme Court that seeks to ensure that patients who arrive at the hospital suffering from a medical emergency receive the stabilizing care they need.