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Health and Hospital Committee
Summary cards
The committee received a report from the Public Health Department on the state of the county's health.
The committee received a report from the Emergency Medical Services Agency about EMS system design and the draft Request for Proposals for prehospital healthcare services.
The committee received the 2025 Emergency Medical Services Agency annual report.
Committee received a report on the De Anza Mobile Medical Unit pilot program.
The County of Santa Clara Health System delivered a report with updates on federal and state health policy, coverage, and cost pressures.
The committee will receive the Valley Health Foundation’s semi‑annual activities report covering Jan 1 – Jun 30 2026.
Review the Credentials Report dated June 25, 2026 for staff appointments and reappointments.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving these appointments determines which doctors and allied health professionals can provide care at the county hospitals.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or join via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/88086824529.
Email: Submit written comments to hhcagenda@cob.sccgov.org.
Submit comment: Provide spoken comments by completing a Request to Speak Form and giving it to the Clerk.
Decision update
The item “Ratify medical staff appointments at Santa Clara Valley Healthcare” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Lee, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 19, 2026.
Official agenda text
Approve Consent Calendar and changes to the Committee Agenda. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered at the end of the Regular Agenda for discussion, or earlier at the discretion of the Chairperson. The Committee may also add items on the Regular Agenda to the Consent Calendar. Notice to the public: There is no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items, and the recommended actions are voted on in one motion. If an item is approved on the consent vote, the specific action listed in the agenda is approved. Members of the public who wish to address the Committee on any Consent Calendar items should request to speak at this time. Each speaker is limited to up to two minutes total, as determined by the Chairperson.
Based on the official agenda. SimpleCity has not summarized or interpreted this text.
Decision update
The item “Approve Consent Calendar and changes to the Committee Agenda. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered at the end of the Regular Agenda for discussion, or earlier at the discretion of the Chairperson. The Committee may also add items on the Regular Agenda to the Consent Calendar. Notice to the public: There is no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items, and the recommended actions are voted on in one motion. If an item is approved on the consent vote, the specific action listed in the agenda is approved. Members of the public who wish to address the Committee on any Consent Calendar items should request to speak at this time. Each speaker is limited to up to two minutes total, as determined by the Chairperson” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Lee, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 19, 2026.
Review the updated policies and procedures submitted by Santa Clara Valley Healthcare.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approval ensures the hospitals stay compliant with state, federal, and accreditation requirements, supporting continuous patient care.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or join via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/88086824529.
Email: Submit written comments to hhcagenda@cob.sccgov.org.
Submit comment: Provide spoken comments by completing a Request to Speak Form and giving it to the Clerk.
Decision update
The item “Approve updated policies for Santa Clara Valley Healthcare” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Lee, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 19, 2026.
The committee received a report on the Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Enterprise Fund financial statements for March, April, and May FY 2026.
The committee received a status report from Valley Health Plan covering enrollment, quality management, case management, digital accessibility, and health education.
Official agenda text
Adjourn. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 2.00 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose.
Based on the official agenda. SimpleCity has not summarized or interpreted this text.
Decision update
The item “Adjourn. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 2.00 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers,” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Lee, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 19, 2026.
Committee will approve the official record of the May 20, 2026 regular meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving minutes makes the meeting record official and available to the public.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at 70 West Hedding Street or join the video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/88086824529.
Email: hhcagenda@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to hhcagenda@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Approve minutes from May 20, 2026 meeting” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Lee, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 19, 2026.
Item is listed on the consent calendar; details are not provided in the agenda.
