About Affordability
Health care is a basic human need, one that Californians rely on to live, grow, and prosper. Unfortunately, the cost of care has become too high for many working families. For years, California’s hospitals have made headway toward controlling costs. To ensure care for every Californian, the entire health care field must tighten its belt — insurance companies, physicians, labor unions, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and more. California’s hospitals stand ready to tackle this challenge through engagement with the Office of Health Care Affordability
Staff Proposal for Affordability Target Misses the Mark
In just a little more than a month, the public comment period for a staff-proposed 3% annual growth target for health care spending in California will close, and the board members of the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) will consider approving that target.
CHA Advocacy Materials on Key Issues Available
What’s happening: CHA has released advocacy materials — infographics, key messages, and issue briefs — for a suite of priority issues for 2024.
What else to know: Infographics offer a quick view for people in a hurry (e.g., lawmakers) while issue briefs provide a deeper dive for those who want more information (e.g., staffers). Both are ideal leave-behinds. Key messages are for use in developing talking points or presentations, or for general information.
CHA Webinar to Explore OHCA’s Spending Target in Depth
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What’s happening: CHA will host a complimentary, members-only webinar on Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. (PT) to discuss the Office of Health Care Affordability’s (OHCA) proposed 3% spending growth target for 2025-29.
What else to know: CHA staff will focus on what this proposal means, the detrimental impacts it would have on health care, and how hospitals can lend their voices to protect care. A 45-day public comment period on the proposed target ends March 11.
CHA Analysis Reveals How Insurer Practices Impede Patient Care
What’s happening: CHA developed a detailed analysis of how insurance company practices negatively affect patients, which is a key proof point supporting a comprehensive strategy to hold insurers accountable for patient care in California.
What else to know: One of CHA’s priorities this year is to create greater accountability (network adequacy, prior authorization, medical necessity, payment practices, and parity) for insurers operating in California.
2024 Advocacy Priorities Reinforce Steps to Stabilize Hospital Field
Earlier this week, CHA’s Board of Trustees formally approved four priority advocacy issues for activity and engagement with policymakers this year:
Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) – A Deep Dive on Spending Targets
Join CHA staff for a deeper look at what this proposal means, the detrimental impacts this will have on health care, and how hospitals can lend their voices to protect patient care.
Infographic: Health Care Cost Drivers and Access to Care
Issue Brief: A Path Toward Reducing Spending Growth Without Sacrificing Access to Care
OHCA must engage every sector of health care in making data-driven decisions that improve care access, quality, and equity.
Key Messages: Understand Health Care Costs and OHCA’s Role in Shaping Health Care Delivery
California hospitals are among the most cost-efficient in the nation, despite factors outside their control.
Office of Health Care Affordability Cost & Market Impact Review Process
Hear directly from CHA and the Department of Health Care Access and Information, Office of Health Care Affordability experts on how this review process will impact your hospital.