About Finance & Reimbursement

Vulnerable Californians who rely on the care provided by California hospitals are at risk. Driven by skyrocketing costs for labor, pharmaceuticals, regulatory mandates, and more, 53% of all hospitals statewide lose money every day to deliver patient care.
That isn’t sustainable. And California is already seeing the frightening result: rural health care services being cut to the bone, severe behavioral health care needs not being met, and more.
Issue Brief: Systemic Reimbursement Shortfalls Must Be Fixed
Medicare and Medi-Cal underfunding have put the health care system on the precipice.
Infographic: Securing Hospitals
Infographic: California Hospitals’ Uncertain Future
Issue Brief: Hospitals Need State, Federal Help to Protect Vital Health Care Services
Medicare and Medi-Cal underfunding have put the health care system on the precipice.
Key Messages: State, Federal Support Needed to Protect At-Risk Health Care Services
California hospitals face growing challenges with government underfunding having the biggest impact.