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.
Newsroom
HCAI Releases Remodel and Renovation Advisory Guide
Physicians to See Increased Payments Under CMS Proposal
CMS Proposes to Expand Site-Neutral Provisions, Sunset Inpatient-Only List
What’s happening: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its calendar year (CY) 2026 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) proposed rule, which would establish an inadequate payment update of 2.4%, apply site-neutral payment to certain drug administration services, and phase out the inpatient-only list.
OHCA Should Account for Federal Cuts via Blanket Waivers and Scrutinize Insurer Profits, CHA Argues
CHA Urges CMS to Withdraw Medicaid Tax Proposed Rule
Understanding and Adapting to Health Care’s New Environment
Many conversations are underway about the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the new law that includes the largest health care cuts in U.S. history — $1 trillion over the next decade.
CHA’s Disaster Planning Conference to Provide Guidance, Lessons for Industry Professionals
As AB 1204 Deadline Approaches, HQI Offers Equity Reporting Assistance to Hospitals
Federal Medicaid Cuts Will Strip up to $128 Billion from CA Hospitals, CHA Estimates
What’s happening: On July 4, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) into law, making sweeping changes to the Medicaid program — and creating significant financial hurdles for California hospitals.
Password Protection Forthcoming for CHA, Regional Association Websites
What’s happening: Beginning the week of July 14, members of CHA and the Regional Associations (Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties, Hospital Association of Southern California, and Hospital Council – Northern & Central California) will need a login and password to access website content.
