As new Medicaid rules take effect in 2026, some people face a critical year-end deadline to keep their opportunity for full-scope health insurance through Medi-Cal. Changes to Medicaid, signed into law with the passage of H.R. 1, and subsequent changes to Medi-Cal from the state, will begin to take effect on January 1, 2026. Some adults with [...]
The AHS Index is a new way to look at data that illuminates a snapshot of our world today. It is intended to highlight health inequities and spark conversation, debate, and wonder. Average number of people per month who used Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during fiscal year 2024: 41.7 million Number of [...]
Alameda Health System is urging community members to apply for, or double-check, their current status for Medi-Cal no later than Wednesday, December 31, 2025, to ensure they do not lose access to essential health coverage. An end-of-year freeze on enrollment for some populations will go into effect on January 1, 2026, and impacted individuals who [...]
Our community was rocked by the murder of Coach John Beam last month. Any such loss of life is a tragedy, and when it involves a pillar of the community like Coach Beam, it is all the more heart wrenching. Coach Beam was no less than a football [...]
For many women, perimenopause and menopause bring unfamiliar changes that can often be overlooked in routine care. To help address this gap, Alameda Health System (AHS) will launch a virtual group medical visit (GMV) program at Hayward Wellness in January 2026. “There is a great deal happening during this transition, including shifts in [...]
The gastroenterology and hepatology division at Alameda Health System (AHS) was awarded the prestigious 2025 Service Award for Colorectal Cancer Outreach, Prevention and Year-Round Excellence (SCOPY) from the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) for its innovative work improving colonoscopy preparation and outcomes for underserved communities. “We are honored [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) has been honored with the 2025 Quality Leaders Award (QLA) by the California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (CAPH) and the California Health Care Safety Net Institute (SNI). AHS won in the equity category for inviting members from the Black community to [...]
Thanksgiving is a time for flavor, family, and tradition, and with a few fresh ideas, your favorite dishes can be lighter and just as delicious. Chef Craig [...]
Shari Johnson, Alameda Health System’s (AHS’s) chief revenue cycle officer, was featured on Becker’s Healthcare Podcast last week. Johnson spoke with Andrew Katz from Becker’s Healthcare Podcast about artificial intelligence, innovation in revenue cycle, and how AHS will continue to serve its community despite the sweeping cuts to safety-net services signed into law by H.R.1. “How do we, arm in arm, work [...]
The AHS Index is a new way to look at data that illuminates a snapshot of our world today. It is intended to highlight health inequities and spark conversation, debate, and wonder. Average number of years people have Alzheimer’s, often without knowing, before the disease causes symptoms: 20 Percent of people between the ages [...]
