About Hospital Operations
Hospitals are grappling with staffing shortages, financial shortfalls, and extensive oversight and regulation. One in five hospitals is at risk of closure, yet hospitals remain committed to maintaining the care communities rely on and supporting the state’s health care workforce. To do this, hospitals are actively working with legislators and policymakers to find innovative and efficient ways to deliver care to all Californians.
CHA Files Amicus Brief in Case Challenging Hospital Duty of Care
What’s happening: CHA has filed an amicus brief (friend of the court) in a lawsuit involving a member of the medical staff at Hoag Memorial Hospital. The case involved allegations of misconduct by a physician at his private office and at home, not at the hospital. Although the physician had clinical privileges at the hospital, under California law, he was not employed by Hoag.
2026 Rural Health Care Symposium
Join us in Sacramento at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel for a unique symposium dedicated to California’s rural hospital leaders. Together, we’ll explore the specific challenges rural hospitals face and uncover valuable insights on a range of critical health care topics.
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Leveraging Microsoft 365
Infographic: Top 10 Things to Know About California Hospitals
Infographic: The Current System Works
Key Messages: Presumptions Will Harm Patients and Hospitals
Hospitals are already committed to protecting and supporting injured or sick employees.
Issue Brief: Legislators Should Reject Efforts to Change an Effective System
Presumptions would reduce access at a time when hospitals are focused on patient care and affordability