Patients deserve access to health care without unnecessary barriers from their insurance companies. Paying covered, medically necessary claims on time and in full means hospitals, doctors, and other providers can focus on their primary mission — healing those who are sick and injured. But with 94% of the commercial health insurance market controlled by just […]
The lawsuit alleges that Anthem fails to meet its legal obligations to arrange for timely access to care for its members as required under California law. Anthem is also accused of not responding in a timely manner — or at all — “to requests for authorization” for post-acute care for its members.
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OHCA, established in 2022, will profoundly shape health care in California. Its legislated goals are to slow health care spending growth, promote high-value system performance, and assess market consolidation. CHA is actively engaged in the implementation process, advocating to improve affordability for patients while ensuring hospitals are able to make much-needed investments to improve access, […]
Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) HICS is a hospital-specific methodology based on established incident command system (ICS) protocols. Learn how HICS assists hospitals in emergency management planning, response, and recovery — including courses, forms, and guides. HICS Forms Form 201 Form 202 Form 203 Form 204 Form 213 Form 214 Form 215A IAP Quickstart Form IAP […]
The California Critical Access Hospital Network (CCAHN) is a statewide organization that exists for the purpose of creating collaborative working relationships among California critical access hospitals to strengthen its members through sharing resources, education, and innovation. CCAHN’s mission: Working together to strengthen the health of our communities. Download map
The 2025 legislative session has now concluded, and bills that did not pass have become two-year bills. The governor has until Oct. 13 to sign or veto bills. The Legislature will reconvene on Jan. 5, 2026.
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