The department works closely with internal clinical teams, external partners, and community stakeholders to ensure integrated, client-centered service delivery, compliance with federal, county, and other grant requirements, and alignment with organizational goals and the National HIV/AIDS Strategy. Starting June 1, 2026, SB525 sets a new $25/hour minimum wage for nonexempt healthcare workers and raises the exempt employee salary threshold to $1,500/week (equivalent to $6,500/month or $78,000/year).