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What's happening: The Office of Health Care Affordability’s (OHCA) board meets next week to discuss the proposed spending target penalties, draft changes to the cost and market impact review (CMIR) regulations, and health care spending trends from 2023-2024. Hospitals’ help is needed to push back against the exorbitant penalties proposed by OHCA; see CHA’s alert for guidance...
The California State Rural Health Association (CSRHA), the California Hospital Association (CHA), and the California Primary Care Association (CPCA) are partnering to form the Rural Connection Coalition (RCC) to conduct a statewide needs assessment focused on identifying organizational needs, potential project concepts, and partnership opportunities in advance of upcoming CalRHT funding opportunities. Join us as […]
Wednesday, July 1, 20269:00 – 10:00 a.m., pacific time The California State Rural Health Association (CSRHA), the California Hospital Association (CHA), and the California Primary Care Association (CPCA) are partnering to form the Rural Connection Coalition (RCC) to conduct a statewide needs assessment focused on identifying organizational needs, potential project concepts, and partnership opportunities in […]
Distressed Hospital Loan Program: CHA continues to advocate for loan forgiveness for recipients of distressed hospital loans. CHA request letter Managed Care Organization Tax: CHA sent a letter to the chairs of the Senate and Assembly Budget committees asking that the final budget agreement uphold voter intent related to Prop 35 and maintain access to...
SACRAMENTO (June 11, 2026) — The California Hospital Association is aligned with a broad coalition of health care organizations, unions, and everyday Californians in opposition to a ballot measure that would impose a tax on California’s wealthiest residents.
What’s happening: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released provider enrollment information on the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.
What’s happening: On Tuesday, CHA issued a news release describing how new staffing ratios for acute care psychiatric hospitals are forcing bed closures and driving youth and adults in mental health crisis into overcrowded emergency departments.
What’s happening: Earlier today, CHA issued a news release aligning with a broad coalition of health care organizations, unions, and everyday Californians in opposition to a ballot measure that would impose a tax on the state’s wealthiest residents.
What’s happening: Hospitals should consider applying for a new, multi-year $196 million behavioral health workforce recruitment and retention program recently launched by the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI).
What’s happening: The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) will host a webinar on July 7 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. (PT) that is focused on hospitals’ planning and preparing for disasters.
