What’s happening: CHA joined a group of hospital organizations to submit a letter to Gov. Newsom expressing concern over the Department of Health Care Services’ reallocation of funding designated for Behavioral Health Facilities Throughput under Proposition 35. CHA also issued a news release on Wednesday.
(more…)CHA Joins Dozens of Hospitals in Opposing Reallocation of Prop 35 Funding
CHA Publishes Lobbying Percentage of Dues for Medicare Cost Reports
What’s happening: Hospitals are required to adjust their Medicare cost reports to eliminate the portion of association membership dues related to certain unallowable lobbying expenses, as defined by Medicare. Each year, CHA calculates the unallowable-cost portion of association dues, which differ by geographic region and by tax status.
(more…)CHA Supports Bill to Improve Reporting of Real-Time ICU Bed Availability
What’s happening: CHA sent a letter in support of the Improving Care Utilization through Bed Exchange and Data Sharing Act of 2026 (ICU Bed Act of 2026) (H.R. 8271), which was introduced by Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23).
(more…)CDPH Reminds Facilities About Reporting Requirements During Planned Power Outages
What’s happening: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released All Facilities Letter 26-29, which reminds facilities of their reporting obligations during planned Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.
(more…)State Distributes $166 Million Via Rural Health Transformation Program
What’s happening: The state has distributed more than $166 million in California Rural Health Transformation Program funding to 108 organizations across 45 counties, including dozens of hospitals.
(more…)In Service, With Gratitude
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” — Winnie the Pooh
(more…)2027 Labor Law Updates — Participant Information
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Hospitals Call for Newsom Administration to Invest in Critical Behavioral Health Services
SACRAMENTO (Oct. 21, 2026) — The California Hospital Association (CHA) has joined with dozens of hospitals in asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to make good on his commitment to behavioral health care by addressing a critical shortage of treatment capacity.
(more…)State Advocacy Agenda for 2027 Begins to Take Shape
The challenges that California’s hospital field will face in the coming year have never been greater, as the massive federal health care cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act begin to materialize.
(more…)Hospitals Must Submit Labor Data By Nov. 16 for Potential Spending Cap Adjustments
What’s happening: Hospitals have only a short window to ensure that their non-supervisory organized labor costs are reflected in the spending target to which they will be held accountable.
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