County of Santa Clara Health and Hospital Committee May 20, 2026 9:30 a.m.

The County of Santa Clara Health and Hospital Committee convened on May 20, 2026, to discuss several health system updates and procurement-related matters. A key procurement topic was the recommendation to terminate the subcontract with Banner Construction Management, which provided independent oversight of the Behavioral Health Pavilion construction. The committee agreed that with construction nearly complete, the subcontractor's services were no longer necessary, and the focus should shift to expediting regulatory inspections to open the facility. The committee planned to bring a formal termination item to the next board meeting. Additionally, the committee reviewed budget challenges related to a $400 million FY 26-27 budget proposal, including a $200 million annual impact from changes in Medi-Cal managed care to fee-for-service, which could strain the health system's finances and operations. Updates were also provided on the successful opening of the Deanza Health Clinic and the Compass Clinic's expansion, highlighting improved outpatient services and coordination with behavioral health. Federal and state health policy updates were discussed, emphasizing potential funding cuts and the need for advocacy to secure public hospital funding. No new contracts or RFPs were announced during the meeting.