About Laws & Regulations
Navigating the vast network of health care laws and regulations is difficult. To help hospitals, CHA produces manuals and guidebooks, including the Consent Manual, a one-stop resource for all legal requirements related to patient consent for medical treatment, release of medical information, reporting requirements and more; the Model Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules, which outline the framework for working relationships among medical staff, hospital administrators and governing bodies; and the California Hospital Compliance Manual, which covers high-risk compliance issues. CHA also represents California hospitals’ interests in court on issues, including reimbursement, labor and employment, and more.
CARB Approves Climate Transparency Reporting Regulation
What’s happening: At its February meeting, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved the adoption of the California Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Climate Financial Risk Disclosure Initial Regulation, an initial step in meeting the regulatory requirements of Senate Bills (SB) 253 and 261.
CHA Hosts Legislative Briefing on AI in Health Care
What’s happening: On Feb. 24, CHA held a virtual briefing to educate legislative staff about artificial intelligence (AI) in health care — including its use, governance, and opportunities in California’s health care delivery system. What else to know: More than 50 legislative staff, including staff from the Assembly and Senate Health Committees and the Assembly Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection, heard from three CHA member panelists: Matt Eisenberg, MD, associate chief medical information officer, Stanford Health Care Kristine Lee, MD, associate executive director,...
Register for Webinars on IRF Review Choice Demonstration
What’s happening: Noridian will host three webinars for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF) ahead of the May 1 implementation of the IRF Review Choice Demonstration.
2026 Consent Law Seminar
Legal gray areas and heightened emotions can complicate decisions that often must be made under duress and may expose hospitals to significant litigation threats. And constant changes don’t help. CHA’s Consent Law Seminar will prepare you to make tough decisions with confidence. Join us as expert faculty address legal nuances, share tips for handling delicate […]
CHA Urges Two Key Changes in CY 2027 MA Proposed Rule
What’s happening: On Jan. 26, CHA submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the calendar year (CY) 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) proposed rule.
California Supreme Court Blocks Publication of Unfavorable Ruling for Hospitals
What’s happening: The California Supreme Court has upheld the Court of Appeal in Los Angeles' (Division 5) decision to keep an unfavorable ruling for hospitals unpublished, ensuring it cannot be cited as precedent in future cases involving insurers and reimbursement for emergency services. The case involved a request from the California Association of Health Plans (CAHP) to publish an opinion in favor of United Healthcare...
Psychiatric Staffing Ratio Proposal Would Immediately Upend Care
A dangerous and detrimental staffing ratio mandate for freestanding psychiatric hospitals that would make it harder for Californians to get treatment for mental health disorders is careening toward approval.
Cal/OSHA Standards Boards to Hold Advisory Committee Meeting on Surgical Smoke
What’s happening: On Jan. 20, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board will hold an advisory committee meeting on occupational exposure to plume (surgical smoke) in health care from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PT) via Zoom.
CARB to Host Public Hearing on Reporting Rules
What’s happening: On Feb. 26, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will conduct a public hearing to consider approving adoption of the proposed climate data and financial risk reporting regulations.
CHA’s ‘Hospital 101’ Briefing for State Legislators and Staff Offers Overview of Hospital Landscape
What’s happening: On Jan. 13, CHA hosted a Hospital 101 briefing to educate more than 60 legislators and legislative staff on hospitals’ role in the health care ecosystem ahead of the new legislative session.