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.
What’s happening: CHA has developed advocacy materials that members can use when talking about the staffing ratios for inpatient psychiatric hospitals.
What’s happening: CHA has submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the calendar year 2027 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) proposed rule, which includes harmful policies related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
What’s happening: Earlier this week, the Senate, Assembly, and governor reached agreement on the revised 2026-27 state budget. The Senate and Assembly then approved trailer bill measures — including Assembly Bill (AB) /Senate Bill (SB) 173 and AB/SB 113, which relate to health care.
What’s happening: The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is hosting hospitals and Medi-Cal managed care plans (MCPs) for a Value-Based Payment (VBP) Contracting Conference on Oct. 15 in Sacramento.
What’s happening: The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will host webinars on Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. (PT) and Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. (PT) so hospitals can learn more about the Earthquake Early Warning System.
What’s happening: Amendments to Chapter 1.2 Delivering Equitable and Person-Centered Care - Ambulance Patient Offload Time were approved by the Office of Administrative Law and took effect on July 23. In addition, the audit tool was relaunched on Sept. 1.
What’s happening: On Aug. 17, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) released revisions to the discussion draft for occupational exposure to surgical smoke (plume) in health care. The comment period ends on Sept. 21.
What’s happening: Applications for the California Rural Health Transformation program’s final grant funding opportunity — Workforce Development Recruitment and Retention — are closing on Aug. 31 at 3 p.m. (PT).
What’s happening: The California Health Care Foundation’s Future of Medi-Cal Commission Advisory Group met last week, with discussion focused on implementing reforms well, strengthening accountability, simplifying Medi-Cal while protecting core benefits, and using data and technology to improve the member experience.
