Comments on Trauma/Specialty Care Regulations Due Next Week
What’s happening: Last week, the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) released updated critical care and specialty program regulations.
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At Budget Subcommittee Hearing, LAO Outlines Options for the State
What’s happening: Last week, the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) presented at the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Health, sharing its perspective on how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will impact California. The LAO stressed the need for legislative oversight and possible policy action to minimize harm, and urged lawmakers to keep long-term system impacts and health equity at the forefront of their decision-making.
Bill Reaffirming Immigration Protections Now in Effect, CHA Issues Compliance Primer
What’s happening: A bill passed earlier this year reaffirms existing protections related to immigration enforcement action at California hospitals. CHA has released a hospital compliance primer with more details, including steps hospitals should take to demonstrate their compliance with the new law.
Department of Homeland Security Proposes Changes to Public Charge Policies
What’s happening: A proposed rule released this week by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would rescind a 2022 final rule that prevented immigration officers from denying immigrants’ applications for permanent residency if the applicant had received, or was expected to receive, certain public benefits — including most Medicaid benefits.
CHA Releases Guide to Improve Homelessness Reporting Ahead of Potential Reimbursement Changes
What’s happening: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) now considers homelessness a “complication or comorbidity,” acknowledging the increased care resources this population requires. This acknowledgement signals potential Medicare reimbursement changes in the future.
CHA Issues Additional Comments on Regulations Limiting LVN-Provided Respiratory Care
What’s happening: CHA has submitted additional comments to the Respiratory Care Board of California (RCB) regarding new regulations that restrict the tasks licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) may perform, therefore limiting hospitals’ and other care providers’ ability to meet their patients’ needs.
Upcoming Workshop, New Resources Support Climate Impact Reporting
What’s happening: On Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PT), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will host a virtual workshop to discuss the development of the California Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program and the Climate-Related Financial Risk Disclosure Program.
Asm. Health Committee Chair Hosts Roundtable Discussions with Hospitals Statewide
What’s happening: Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland), chair of the Assembly Health Committee, this week launched a series of statewide roundtable discussions to hear from health care providers that serve a high volume of Medi-Cal patients.
Prop 50’s Passage Portends Change in California’s Congressional Makeup
What’s happening: On Nov. 4, California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition (Prop) 50, also known as the Election Rigging Response Act, authorizing temporary changes to congressional district maps in response to Texas’ redistricting efforts. The latest count shows nearly 65% of voters cast their ballots in favor of the measure; results will be certified by Dec. 12.
Preliminary Data Show CA Tax Revenues Exceed Expectations, DOF Reports
What’s happening: The California Department of Finance (DOF) has released preliminary data indicating that General Fund revenue for July-September 2025 was $3.8 billion higher than projected.