May Budget Revision Underscores Need to Preserve Health Care Services in California

Today’s May Revision budget proposal from Gov. Newsom includes important commitments to coverage. Additional resources will be needed to protect the vital health care services on which all Californians rely. 

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Under State Program, Hospitals to Provide to Diapers to All Newborns

What’s happening: Last week, Gov. Newsom announced the launch of a program that will provide 400 free diapers to the families of all babies born in California. Hospitals will provide diapers at the time of discharge, or shortly thereafter, such as during a newborn follow-up visit.  

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Governor’s May Budget Revise Proposes Significant Medi-Cal Coverage Changes, $50 Million for Distressed Hospitals

What’s happening: Today, Gov. Newsom released his May Revision budget proposal, which includes changes to Medi-Cal coverage along with spending cuts and revenue increases to address the long-term structural budget deficit. The proposal also includes $50 million to provide short-term support for distressed hospitals and commits to working with the Legislature on the issue.

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CHA Advocacy Day Will Engage Lawmakers on Proposed AI Legislation

What’s happening:  On Tuesday, CHA will host an Advocacy Day at the state Capitol, giving hospitals and coalition members the opportunity to engage directly lawmakers on proposed legislation that would affect the health care field — including bills related to artificial intelligence. 

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Healing Happens Here – at California Hospitals

This week, during the 73rd annual celebration of National Hospital Week, we are reminded to pause to consider the special role that hospitals play in our own lives and in the lives of our loved ones.

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Applications for Distressed Hospital Small Grant Program Due May 18

What’s happening: Following the governor’s signing of Assembly Bill 108 (Gabriel, D-Encino) last week, the Department of Health Care Access and Information has established the Distressed Hospital Small Grant Program, which will provide $25 million to assist hospitals in immediate and severe financial distress. HCAI has released the grant application, which is due May 18 by 5 p.m. (PT). 

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Signatures Verified for SEIU-UHW’s Compensation Cap Measure; CHA Board Backs Measure to Streamline Building Project Approvals 

 What’s happening: On Wednesday, Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West announced that the signatures they submitted in support of the measure to cap compensation for health care leaders have been verified by county election officials. This moves the campaign closer to qualifying the measure for the November 2026 ballot.

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Hospitals in Action

Executive Briefing: Statewide Ballot Initiative Campaigns

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
7:30 – 8:30 a.m., PT

Join us to gain a better understanding of two critically important ballot initiative campaigns—and the role your organizations can play to defeat and pass these consequential measures.

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National Hospital Week Reminds Us How Hospitals Support Patients, Health Care Workers, and Communities

SACRAMENTO (May 11, 2026) — In honor of National Hospital Week and the hospitals and health care workers who make healing possible, the California Hospital Association (CHA) is pleased to share the Senate’s adoption of Senate Resolution (SR) 110 (Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield), which recognizes May 10-16, 2026, as a time to appreciate and celebrate hospitals and the communities they serve.

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