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
Free Children’s Mental Health Consults Available to Hospitals
HQI and Hospital Council Annual Conference Agenda Finalized
CHA Corrects Record on OHCA’s Rushed, Ill-Considered Efforts to Slash Health Care Spending
Hospital Fee Program NPI List Due Aug. 22
CDPH Reminds SNFs of Residents’ Bed-Hold Rights
2025 Hospital Finance and Reimbursement Conference Will Examine the Fiscal Impact of State, Federal Regulations and Policies on Hospitals
Hospitals Are Invited to Apply for AHA’s 2026 Quest for Quality Prize
What’s happening: The American Hospital Association (AHA) is accepting applications for its Quest for Quality Prize, an annual award that honors hospitals and health systems committed to leadership and innovation in improving quality and advancing health. The application period ends on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. (PT).
HCAI to Host Webinar on Converting Existing Lighting Systems to LEDs
What’s happening: The Department of Health Care Access and Information’s (HCAI’s) Sept. 18 webinar, taking place from 10-11 a.m. (PT), will cover lighting system conversion requirements and provide practical guidance for implementation.
CHA Issues Summary of CY 2026 OPPS Proposals
What’s happening: CHA has issued a detailed summary of the calendar year (CY) 2026 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) proposed rule. Comments are due to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services by Sept. 15. What else to know: On Aug. 20, CHA will hold a webinar covering key provisions in the OPPS proposed rule. The summary details proposals […]