What’s happening: CHA’s efforts to hold Anthem Blue Cross accountable for violating California’s patient protection laws took an important step forward this week: CHA filed its opening brief appealing a February ruling in which Judge Kenneth Freeman decided to abstain.
(more…)CHA Files Opening Brief in Anthem Lawsuit Appeal
Shutdown Breakdown
As the clock struck midnight Wednesday, funding for the federal government expired, triggering a shutdown of many services and agencies while those deemed “mandatory” continue to operate.
(more…)Health Care Union Transparency, Accountability & Union Member Right to Vote Act
The California Hospital Association recently filed the “Health Care Union Transparency, Accountability & Union Member Right to Vote Act” to be voted on in the November 2026 election. CHA is leading this effort on behalf of hospitals throughout the state, to support the rights of health care workers.
We highly encourage you to send all media requests and inquiries to Jan Emerson-Shea, CHA’s vice president, external affairs. If you have other questions, please email Kat Scott, senior vice president, state relations and advocacy.
Should you need to respond to local inquiries about the measure, the following messages and Q&A may be helpful.
MESSAGES
- NAME OF HOSPITAL strongly supports the health care workers we employ, and it’s our understanding that this measure would ensure health care workers have a voice when it comes to how their hard-earned dues money is being spent on political campaigns.
- As a member of CHA, we support this measure because right now health care union members have little to no say on how their dues are spent, and it is critical we protect Californians from continued political and special interest attacks on their health care.
Q & A
Executive Briefing: CHA Ballot Initiative on Union Political Spending
October 3, 2025 | 7:30 – 8:30 AM PT
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Executive Briefing: CHA Ballot Initiative on Union Political Spending Participant Information Page
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Date: October 3, 2025
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State Agencies Respond to New Law Protecting Access to Vaccines in California
What’s happening: Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 144, which aims to protect access to vaccines in California.
(more…)Webinar Will Discuss How Rural Hospitals Can Achieve Seismic Compliance
What’s happening: On Oct. 9 from 10-11:30 a.m. (PT), CHA will host a members-only webinar highlighting one rural hospital’s work to achieve seismic compliance through collaboration with the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) and architectural designers.
(more…)Court Finds CDPH Incorrectly Interpreted Breach Penalty Law, Upholds Win for Hospitals
What’s happening: On Sept. 23, the Third District Court of Appeal upheld a trial court’s ruling that the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) must prove a hospital’s or other health facility’s administrative, physical, or technological safeguards were inadequate before imposing a penalty — a decision with statewide implications for health privacy enforcement.
(more…)Guidance on Responsible Use of AI in Health Care Now Available
What’s happening: The Joint Commission and the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), an alliance of health systems and technology companies, recently released guidance on The Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare.
(more…)Hospitals’ Financial Headwinds Only Growing Stronger
As both analysts and hospital leaders continue to deepen their understanding of the impact of recently enacted federal legislation that will chop nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid over the next decade, a new study shows that Medicaid work requirements alone could see hospitals’ operating margins drop by double digits.
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