California Hospital Association Names Bryan Bucklew as President & CEO
SACRAMENTO (Sept. 18, 2026) — The California Hospital Association (CHA) today announced the appointment of Bryan Bucklew, FACHE, as its next President & Chief Executive Officer.
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OHCA Decision Indicates Court Recognizes Harm Being Caused
Last week, San Francisco Superior Court Judge Joseph M. Quinn ruled that CHA’s lawsuit against the Office of Health Care Affordability can proceed and that the court will rule on the merits of the case.
Hospitals’ Battle to Protect Access to Care Moves Forward
A key ruling this week in San Francisco Superior Court marks critical progress toward protecting the patient care that is increasingly jeopardized by the actions of the state Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA).
Time to Speak Up on AI Bill that Makes Care Less Safe
In the waning hours of the 2026 state legislative session, a bill that makes care less safe for hospital patients squeaked through by a single vote.
2027 HR Conference
Save the Date! Great Conversations. Fresh Ideas. New Connections. CHA and HASC are partnering once again for the 2027 HR Conference, bringing health care HR professionals together for two days of learning, sharing, and connecting. We’re building a dynamic agenda around the topics and issues that are top of mind for health care HR today […]
2026 CDPH Leadership Updates and District Sessions — Participant Information Page
Thank you for registering. Below are important instructions and materials you will need to participate in the webinar. Date: November 4, 2026Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Closing the Book on a Successful Legislative Session
Earlier this week, the California State Legislature concluded its 2026 legislative session — nine months of policy and political work where lawmakers determined the outcomes of more than 3,000 individual bills.
2026 Disaster Planning Conference Resources
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Mother and Son Face Cancer Together
When Gunner’s Mate, Petty Officer Second Class Jay Pena rushed home from deployment to support his mother, Ana Radjevic, after she was diagnosed with an aggressive bile duct cancer, he had no idea he would soon face a cancer battle of his own. Just 54 days later, after noticing a growth and quietly seeking medical care, Pena was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent emergency surgery the same day. The mother and son suddenly found themselves navigating life-threatening cancer diagnoses together while receiving treatment at City of Hope in Orange County.
OHCA Vote Will Decrease Access to Care, Not Increase Affordability
Today, California’s Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) took another step toward diminishing access to health care for millions of Californians. In a unanimous vote, the board approved levying astronomical financial penalties on hospitals it deems noncompliant with spending caps imposed by the state. These penalties were set without first clarifying how spending will be determined to meet or exceed those targets.