About Emergency Department/Trauma
California’s emergency departments (EDs) provide critical health services to those experiencing trauma, injury, or acute medical conditions. EDs offer comprehensive care, do not require previous authorization, and are open 24/7 year-round. EDs are facing unprecedented patient volume, with a 42% increase in the past seven years. By improving access to care for primary and specialty services, emergency visits can be reduced. More focused state and federal policies will be required to reduce Californians’ health care risks and ensure equitable access to appropriate care levels before people need emergency care.
CHA to Host 2024 Emergency Services Forum
What’s happening: CHA will host the 2024 Emergency Services Forum on May 6 from 7 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in Newport Beach.
What else to know: RaDonda Vaught, the first nurse ever criminally charged in a medication error resulting in injury or death, will be the closing keynote speaker. Registration is open.
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.
Hear from CHA About New Laws That Will Impact Emergency Departments
What’s happening: A Dec. 4 webinar will discuss the implications of ambulance patient offload time requirements, behavioral health care laws, and discharge challenges.
What else to know: It is free for CHA members, but registration is required.