National Hospital Week is a Chance to Emphasize the Hospital Story
A reminder that National Hospital Week begins May 7. This annual celebration is an opportunity to highlight hospitals, health systems, and health care workers and the many ways they support and are connected to their community. This year’s theme is #WeAreHealthcare, and CHA is asking you to share — on whatever channels best reach your […]
CHA’s Carmela Coyle Named to Becker’s Healthcare Leaders List
CHA President & CEO Carmela Coyle has been named one of Becker’s Healthcare’s “Great healthcare leaders to know” for 2023.
CHA Advocacy Materials Available for Members’ Use
CHA has developed resources to support two of its advocacy priorities for 2023.
New Documentary Film Takes Biased Look at Not-for-Profit Hospitals
A new documentary film called Inhospitable — which takes a biased, unflattering look at the financial operations and obligations of not-for-profit hospitals — is generating attention on social media platforms and via in-person and virtual theatrical screenings across the country.
Credit Rating Increases to A for Hospital Liability Insurance Company CHI
Last week, AM Best, a global credit rating agency, announced it had revised the rating for California Healthcare Insurance (CHI) Company, a risk retention group, to A with a Stable outlook from A- with a Positive outlook.
AHA Resources Available for National Hospital Week
The American Hospital Association and its professional membership groups have developed resources to assist hospitals and health systems in celebrating National Hospital Week, May 8-14.
CHA Members Meet Virtually with Members of Congress
The American Hospital Association (AHA) annual membership meeting is just a few weeks away. Traditionally, a feature of the meeting is an opportunity for hospitals to deliver important messages about their needs directly to members of Congress.
Hear from CHA Board Chair Sarah Krevans
In January, Sutter Health CEO Emeritus Sarah Krevans stepped into her role as CHA’s 2022 board chair. In this video message, she reflects on hospitals’ vital response during the pandemic and lessons learned to improve health care going forward.
CHA News is Taking a Day Off
CHA News will not be published on Monday, Feb. 21. It will resume publication on Thursday, Feb. 24.
Public Urged to Donate Blood in Wake of Shortage
For the first time in its history, the American Red Cross has announced what it is calling a national blood crisis, and on Jan. 27 the American Hospital Association, American Medical Association, and American Nurses Association released a joint statement urging Americans to donate blood.