Big Week for State Health Policy Advocacy
This week, all four of CHA’s state advocacy priorities converged in Sacramento, with significant developments on each. Sharing a brief recap of this week’s activities and next steps.
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CHA Issues Member Alerts on Critical Access Hospital, Seismic Legislation
What’s happening: CHA urges members to show support for Senate Bill (SB) 1423, which would provide financial relief to critical access hospitals, and SB 1432, which would modify 2030 seismic standards to address hospital compliance challenges.
What else to know: Information below details action to take, timing, and resources for hospitals that want to show their support for this critical legislation.
Seismic Relief Bill in Print, Headed to Committees
Last week, the language for a legislative proposal — Senate Bill (SB) 1432 — that would bring much-needed relief to hospitals from current seismic building standards went into print. This was the next step toward ensuring that communities throughout California don’t lose access to care.
CHA to Provide Updates on Seismic Legislation at April 3 Webinar
What’s happening: On April 3 from 9-10 a.m. (PT), CHA will host a webinar sharing recent developments on CHA’s sponsored bill, Senate Bill (SB) 1432 (Caballero, D-Merced), which offers important modifications to the 2030 seismic compliance standards.
What else to know: Ensuring seismic relief field-wide, as well as addressing rural hospitals’ unique concerns, is one of CHA’s four key priorities for this year.
Infographic: Without Reform to Seismic Standards, Access is at Risk
Issue Brief: Without Legislative Reform, Access to Health Care is at Risk
Hospitals need time to meet seismic standards and be able to maintain patient care.
Key Messages: Hospitals are Safe for Earthquakes
Hospitals should not be forced to prioritize construction over patient care.
New CHA Advocacy Materials on Key Issues Available
What’s happening: New and updated advocacy materials are available for your use.
What else to know: Each packet contains an infographic, key messages, and an issue brief.
CHA Sponsors Legislation to Address the 2030 Seismic Standards
What’s happening: CHA is sponsoring legislation to address the 2030 seismic standards and supports Assembly Bill (AB) 869 (Wood, D-Healdsburg), which provides seismic relief for rural and district hospitals.
What else to know: A bipartisan group of Senators is jointly authoring CHA’s sponsored legislation.
Key Seismic Compliance Relief Bill Introduced
Earlier this week, we shared important news on a significant step forward in CHA’s efforts to address the 2030 seismic standards, one of the hospital field’s top priorities.