Education

Hospital 101: Operational Realities and Future Challenges

Tuesday, January 13, 202610:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., PT Please join CHA for a special “Hospital 101: Operational Realities and Future Challenges” webinar briefing. Legislative staff are invited to a 90-minute briefing that will provide an overview of the role and characteristics of California’s hospitals, their place within the broader health care landscape, and the key […]

2025 Behavioral Health Care Symposium Resources

LOCATION: The Kimpton Sawyer Hotel500 J StreetSacramento, CA 95814 During this holiday season, CHA is partnering with Shriners Children’s Northern California to bring children and young adult books to their patients. Please bring new books to donate during this event as you are able. Nearby Sacramento Bookstores Capital Books Beers Books Time Tested Books

2025 Hospital Finance and Reimbursement Conference — Resources

This event will delve into critical topics such as Medicare and Medi-Cal financing, financial regulations, state-directed Payments, the Office of Health Care Affordability, and strategies for navigating the evolving health care landscape. Attendees will gain valuable insights, practical financial strategies, and opportunities to network while contributing to CHA’s advocacy efforts.

2025 Consent Law Seminar — Resources

May 19, 2025 | Sacramento & Livestream8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., PTCapitol Event Center*1020 11th Street, Suite 200Sacramento, CA 95814(Please plan for a 5-minute walk after parking.)*Additional parking can be found at the Sheraton Grand, Hyatt Regency Sacramento, and the Esquire Building.

The Buffer Zone: A Novel Approach to MCI Surge in the Era of Hospital Crowding – Participant Information

Public health and health care preparedness and response are key facilitators in managing wildfires and extreme heat events. Health systems see medical surge, increased patient comorbidities, and increased resource needs when communities are affected by climate extremes. This presentation will provide an overview of an ongoing project between the University of California’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity, and the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to strengthen and streamline the city’s emergency response plans and protocols for climate-related events.

Preparing for Extreme Heat and Smoke Impact in Clinical Settings – Participant Information

Public health and health care preparedness and response are key facilitators in managing wildfires and extreme heat events. Health systems see medical surge, increased patient comorbidities, and increased resource needs when communities are affected by climate extremes. This presentation will provide an overview of an ongoing project between the University of California’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity, and the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to strengthen and streamline the city’s emergency response plans and protocols for climate-related events.

Change Cyberattack Hospital Impacts Webinar – Participant Information

Following the late February ransomware attack that shut down Change Healthcare — the largest health care payment system in the country — patients, hospitals, and other providers continue to reel from the effects. Learn about the steps CHA and our national partners are taking to advocate for impacted hospitals and minimize the fallout. CHA will provide updates...