About Health Care Partnerships
California’s health care system is fraying, with more than half of the state’s hospitals losing money every day to care for patients. In this uncertain environment, partnerships are essential not only to remain open, but to find new and innovative ways to deliver the care that patients need. Partnerships work — three-quarters of California hospitals have partnered with a larger health care system, in many cases saving hospitals from failing. Partnerships help keep the cost of health care in check, improve quality and access, and enhance the patient experience.
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.
Infographic: Percentage of U.S. Community Hospitals that are Part of a System
Issue Brief: Partnerships Benefit Patients and Communities
Hospital integration does not lead to higher costs and the ability to enter partnerships must be preserved.
Key Messages: Hospital Partnerships Ensure Access to Quality Care
Amid widespread instability, many California hospitals are only open today because they partnered.