The newsroom includes access to CHA News, which provides timely information to members every Thursday and is at the core of CHA benefits. In addition, it is also home to resources such as toolkits and talking points designed to help member hospitals and health systems communicate with internal and external audiences on a range of current health care-related issues. Links to CHA media statements and press releases can also be found here.
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HHS Takes Initial Step Toward Restarting Review Process for 340B Rebate Model
What's happening: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken a step toward restarting the administrative process for establishing a 340B rebate model, filing a notice with the Office of Management and Budget that it will look to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking. The timing of a proposed rule is unclear at this time, but CHA will keep members apprised of any new administrative process that is put forward.
Insurance Companies Play Blame Game, But They Have Much to Answer For
Late last month, the chief executives of some of the nation’s largest insurance companies — UnitedHealth, CVS, Cigna, Elevance, and the California Blues — trekked to Capitol Hill for a day of hearings where federal lawmakers probed one of the most pressing issues of the day: health care affordability.
CDPH to Transition Online Application Portal Beginning Feb. 12
What’s happening: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released All Facilities Letter 26-06, which announces the transition of its online application system for general acute care hospitals and acute psychiatric hospitals. The current system will be decommissioned at the close of business today, and the online application portal will be temporarily unavailable until...
Insights, Strategies, and Networking: Register Now for CHA’s HR Conference
What’s happening: CHA’s HR Conference — set for Feb. 26-27 in Sacramento — is almost here, but it’s not too late to register. This event, designed specifically for HR leaders in health care, will offer the latest legal updates, a chance to hear what’s working at other facilities, and actionable strategies that can be tailored to each hospital.
CDPH Releases Guidance on Nurse Staffing Regulations Under Senate Bill 596
What’s happening: Last week, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released All Facilities Letter 26-04 on Senate Bill (SB) 596 (2025), which changes how violations of nurse-to-patient ratios are assessed and defines an on-call list.
Hospital Fee Program Invoices Due Feb. 25
What’s happening: Payments for the Hospital Fee Program 8 directed payment for cycle MC2 DPa are due to the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) on Feb. 25. It is critical that all hospitals pay their invoices in full and on time.
CMS Issues Updated Guidance on Medicaid State-Directed Payments
What’s happening: On Feb. 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a letter providing guidance on Section 71116 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which eventually limits the total managed care payment rate received by hospitals to Medicare levels after a temporary grandfathering period. This letter supersedes the guidance CMS released on Sept. 9, 2025.
Federal Spending Deal Includes Key Wins for Hospital Care
Hospitals and health systems are getting some financial relief and operational predictability, thanks to a bipartisan health care spending bill signed by President Trump earlier this week.
Rural Health Symposium to Explore Workforce, Care Coordination, and More
What’s happening: The agenda is set for CHA’s Rural Health Care Symposium, which will be held March 23-24 in Sacramento. This unique symposium, which is dedicated to California’s rural hospital leaders, will explore the specific challenges rural hospitals face and offer valuable insights into a range of critical health care topics.
As CHA Continues Push for Collaboration, OHCA Indicates Openness to Corrected Hospital Financial Data
What’s happening: The Office of Health Care Affordability’s (OHCA) board met on Jan. 28 to discuss several issues, including enforcement of the spending targets and whether to consider resubmissions of hospital data for the purposes of defining “high-cost” hospitals and assessing compliance with the spending targets.
