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AB 485 (Ortega, D-Hayward)
AB 485 would require the California Department of Public Health to deny a new license or renewal of an existing […]
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AB 339 (Ortega, D-Hayward)
AB 339 would require local public agencies to provide recognized employee organizations with a minimum of 120 days’ written notice […]
AB 1161 (Harabedian, D-Pasadena)
AB 1161 would require continuous eligibility for several state benefit programs, including Medi-Cal, for a recipient or beneficiary who has […]
AB 627 (Stefani, D-San Francisco)
AB 627 would allow the California Health Facilities Financing Authority to issue long-term working capital financing by removing the limitation […]
AB 543 (M. González, D-Los Angeles)
AB 543 would allow a Medi-Cal managed care plan to elect to offer Medi-Cal covered services through a contracted street […]
As Federal Budget Talks Progress, New Resources Can Help Tell Hospitals’ Stories
As Congress deliberates on stopgap measures to fund the government for 2025, the House of Representatives has passed a budget resolution for 2026 calling for $2 trillion in spending cuts, including $880 billion to come from programs overseen by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which — in addition to energy, the environment, and other issues — oversees Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California).
DHCS to Submit Hospital Fee Program 9 This Month
What’s happening: The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) will submit the Hospital Quality Assurance Fee (HQAF) program 9 to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid no later than March 31. Once submitted, CHA will share a draft model for member hospitals to review that will include internal calculations to assist in their review.
What else to know: Shortly after the approved model is released, CHA will host a webinar to provide historical HQAF program context and share the changes specific to program 9. CHA News will share updates and information on program 9’s status, as well as related educational opportunities, as they become available.
Patient Safety Awareness Week: Renewing Commitment to Quality Care
What’s happening: This year’s National Patient Safety Awareness Week, which runs from March 9-15, is themed “Moving the Needle,” focusing on the importance of taking action to enhance safety for both patients and the teams that care for them.
What else to know: National Patient Safety Awareness Week is an opportunity for hospitals and health systems to renew their commitment to providing the highest quality and safest patient care.
HCAI Notice Details Information on AB 869 Seismic Compliance Delay Provisions
What’s happening: Assembly Bill (AB) 869 (2024) authorizes the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) to grant eligible general acute care hospitals a delay of up to three years beyond the Jan. 1, 2030, deadline for the seismic compliance of hospital buildings, provided that specified criteria are met.
What else to know: Policy Intent Notice (PIN) 80 outlines HCAI’s policy for implementing AB 869’s seismic compliance provisions. Hospitals requesting a delay must submit their seismic compliance plan by Jan. 1, 2026.
HCAI Hosts Upcoming Webinar on Seismic Nonstructural Performance Category Requirements
What’s happening: On March 18, the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) is conducting a free webinar on seismic nonstructural performance category (NPC) requirements.
What else to know: Registration is open.