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.
AB 1204 Equity Reports Due Sept. 30, HCAI Resources Available
What’s happening: The first Hospital Equity Measures Report submission is due Sept. 30, but hospitals may request an extension to Nov. 29.
New Memo Examines Impact of Federal Activity on Hospitals’ Equity Reporting and Supplier Diversity Requirements
What’s happening: CHA issued a memo that outlines federal executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and explains how they intersect with California laws on hospital equity and disparity reporting, as well as supplier diversity requirements.
Statewide Health Equity Reports Coming Due
Time is running short for California hospitals to submit their inaugural Hospital Equity Measures Report, as legislation passed in 2021 mandates that the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) receive the reports by Sept. 30.
Early Bird Pricing for HQI, Hospital Council Annual Conference Ends Tomorrow
What’s happening: The 2025 Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) and Hospital Council Annual Conference is just one month away, taking place Sept. 28-29 in Lake Tahoe; early bird pricing ends Aug. 29 and the hotel discount ends Sept. 7.
First AB 1204 Equity Reports Due Next Month
What’s happening: The deadline for inaugural Hospital Equity Measures Report submissions under Assembly Bill (AB) 1204 (2021) is just weeks away: Hospitals must submit their reports by Sept. 30.
AB 1204 Equity Reporting Portal Opens for Submissions
Resources, Upcoming Webinar Support Mandatory Health Equity Reporting
HCAI Webinar to Cover Hospital Equity Report Submission Questions, Concerns
As AB 1204 Deadline Approaches, HQI Offers Equity Reporting Assistance to Hospitals
HCAI Publishes List of Hospitals That Must Submit Report by Sept. 30 or Face $5,000 Penalty
What’s happening: The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) recently published a list of hospitals that are required to submit a health equity report to the department by Sept. 30, as mandated by Assembly Bill 1204 (2021).