What’s happening: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released All Facilities Letter (AFL) 25-16 on April 29, announcing the beginning of its regulatory process for establishing nurse-to-patient ratios in acute psychiatric hospitals.
(more…)CDPH Announces Stakeholder Meeting on Psychiatric Hospital Staffing Regulations
Acute Psychiatric Hospitals Should Review Adverse Event Reporting Policies
What’s happening: The California Department of Public Health released All Facilities Letter (AFL) 25-15 on April 29, reminding acute psychiatric hospitals about existing requirements to report adverse events and unusual occurrences.
(more…)Parents Get Second Chance at Life
When Arash and his wife Stephanie were diagnosed with cancer, City of Hope gave them the support and care they needed to survive, change their lifestyle, and live more authentically.
(more…)Patient Overcomes Painful Vascular Condition
JanMichael learned she had chronic venous insufficiency at 74, she turned to Eisenhower Desert Cardiology Center for help. Thanks to Dr. Wick’s recommendation for a radiofrequency vascular ablation, she now feels a huge difference in her daily life: “After all the years I suffered with this, I feel like I have new legs,” Schulist said.
Liver Transplant Saves Infant’s Life
After being diagnosed with biliary atresia, infant Mia received a liver transplant from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and is now back to achieving infant milestones like playing with toys and using her big voice.
When Leandro and Sara’s infant daughter Mia started exhibiting a yellow pigment in her eyes, tests and scans at a local hospital led to a diagnosis of biliary atresia. After being referred to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Mia received a liver transplant and is now back to achieving infant milestones like playing with toys and using her big voice.
Kristy Regains Normalcy Through Surgery
After experiencing fatigue and stomach pain, a scan led to Kristy’s diagnosis of peritoneal cancer. She turned to Cottage Gynecologic Oncology Clinic, where Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital offered an advanced two-part surgical procedure — more effective than standard chemotherapy with fewer side effects. Now, Kristy is back to enjoying life with her family and friends and grateful for the care she received at Cottage: “From my very first appointment, I knew I was in good hands,” she said.
Access and Affordability Resources Page
Thank you for registering. Below is important information and resources.
Date: May 20, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PT
UC Student and Policy Center
1115 11th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
For additional assistance and other inquiries, email CHA’s Education Department at education@calhospital.org.
Access and Affordability Registration
May 20, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., PT
Location:
UC Student and Policy Center
1115 11th Street | Sacramento, CA 95814
Access and Affordability Registration
Executive Briefing: Prop 35 (MCO Tax) Implementation Participant Information Page
California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 35 in November, yet no proposal has been submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for federal approval. CHA is working with a strong coalition to change that.
Join CHA’s Adam Dorsey and Mark Farouk as they discuss what’s behind the delays and share CHA’s strategy for pushing for expeditious implementation. They will offer insights into the state budget context, what to expect in the Governor’s May Revision budget, and present a realistic timeline of when to expect dollars to flow to hospitals.
Get your MCO Tax questions answered and share your thoughts – Julie Sprengel, CHA Board of Trustees Chair-Elect, will open the program and, on behalf of the CHA Board, listen to your questions and comments.
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Infographic: Emergency Departments’ Overcrowding Crisis
