About Health Equity
Disparate health outcomes are often the result of historic and systemic inequalities and unequal access to health care. This is untenable in a just society. That’s why California’s hospitals are committed to ensuring every Californian receives equitable, high-quality care. Hospitals alone cannot eliminate health disparities; it will take systemic reform and broad partnerships to improve the status quo. View snapshots of health indicators for CA’s legislative and congressional districts.
Hospital Equity Reporting Office Hours Extended Through November
What’s happening: The Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) is extending its Assembly Bill AB 1204 Hospital Equity Reporting Work Group / Office Hours through November to support hospitals completing their 2026 Hospital Equity Measures Reports, including those granted a 60-day extension by the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI).
Hospitals Invited to Apply for AHA’s Dick Davidson NOVA Award
What’s happening: The American Hospital Association (AHA) is accepting applications for the 2027 Dick Davidson NOVA Award, which recognizes hospital and health system programs that demonstrate outstanding collaboration with community partners to improve health outcomes and community well-being. The application period is open through Oct. 8.
AB 1204 Health Equity Measures (HEM) Reporting Workgroup – Participant Information Page
Thank you for registering. Below are important instructions and materials you will need to participate in the webinar.
Dates:
August 6, 2026
August 20, 2026
September 3, 2026
September 17, 2026
October 1, 2026
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 AM PT
Hospital Supplier Diversity Plans Due July 1
What’s happening: Hospital Supplier Diversity Plans must be submitted to the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) by July 1 for the reporting period ending Dec. 31, 2025.