About Medicare
The federal Medicare program is an essential pillar of the state’s health care system, supporting more than 6 million Californians over the age of 65 and younger Californians with disabilities. One in five hospitals is at risk of closing, in part because Medicare reimbursement rates are far lower than the cost of providing care. It’s essential that future federal Medicare policy protects patient care.
CHA Supports Bill to Improve Reporting of Real-Time ICU Bed Availability
What’s happening: CHA sent a letter in support of the Improving Care Utilization through Bed Exchange and Data Sharing Act of 2026 (ICU Bed Act of 2026) (H.R. 8271), which was introduced by Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23).
CHA Urges CMS to Protect 340B in OPPS Proposed Rule
What’s happening: CHA has submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the calendar year 2027 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) proposed rule, which includes harmful policies related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program.