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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Time with California’s Presumptive Next Governor
As former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra continues to dominate in the polls less than a month from Election Day, CHA is taking every opportunity to build connections with him and his team ahead of a critical period for health care policy in California.
Join Webinar to Learn More About the Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge
What’s happening: On Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. (PT), the American Hospital Association (AHA) will host a webinar featuring representatives from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), who will discuss the voluntary Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge and how hospitals can participate.
CHA Files Amicus Letter in Lawsuit Challenging 2027 MCO Tax
What’s happening: CHA and other provider associations have filed an amicus letter supporting a legal challenge to the replacement managed care organization (MCO) tax enacted in the 2026-27 budget.
Input Needed By Monday for Distressed Hospital Grant Program Applications
What’s happening: Earlier this week, the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) released the application for the Distressed Hospital Grant Program, which will provide up $135.5 million in grants to hospitals in significant financial distress.
Analysis Available for FFY 2027 Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program
What's happening: CHA DataSuite has issued a hospital-specific analysis of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2027 Medicare inpatient hospital-acquired condition (HAC) reduction program, using the second quarter 2026 Care Compare data update.
Hospital Equity Reporting Office Hours Extended Through November
What’s happening: The Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) is extending its Assembly Bill AB 1204 Hospital Equity Reporting Work Group / Office Hours through November to support hospitals completing their 2026 Hospital Equity Measures Reports, including those granted a 60-day extension by the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI).
2027 Nursing Facility Rates Available for Review and Comment
What's happening: The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has released the calendar year 2027 draft rates for Distinct Part Nursing Facilities, Level B, which are open for public comments until Oct. 16.
DHCS Implements Oct. 1 Eligibility Changes Required Under OBBBA
What's happening: On Oct. 1, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) implemented Medi-Cal eligibility changes required under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Delay in CMS Approval of FFS Components Necessitates Revision of Program 9 Fee and Payment Timing
What’s happening: Since the final federal approvals on the Hospital Fee Program fee-for-service (FFS) components were not approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services by Oct. 1, the fee and payment timing shared with hospitals in July will be revised.
AB 1199, Which Lets Hospitals Extend Medical Staff Reappointment Cycle, Is Now Law
What’s happening: Gov. Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1199 (Patterson, R-Rocklin), which allows hospitals to extend the medical staff reappointment cycle from two years to three years.
