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.
The Wall Street Journal’s recent piece examining job growth nationally and in California (“Forget Tech and Hollywood. California Is Powered by Healthcare Jobs.” – May 11, 2026) noted that, “without [the health and human services sector], the state hosting the nation’s high-tech and entertainment hubs would have lost jobs … This gap between health-related and other parts of the economy proved greater in California than in any other U.S. state.”
Earlier this week, representatives from multiple hospitals and health systems had an important opportunity at the Capitol to speak directly with key lawmakers about the value of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the dangers of severely curbing these tested and valuable supports for health care workers.
Elisabeth Lucien’s diagnosis with Hodgkin’s lymphoma led to a lifesaving bone marrow transplant at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center — one made possible by her sister, Rebekah Fenton. Her sister’s generosity not only helped bring Lucien into remission, but also inspired Fenton’s career in adolescent medicine at UC Davis Health.
Today’s May Revision budget proposal from Gov. Newsom includes important commitments to coverage. Additional resources will be needed to protect the vital health care services on which all Californians rely.
This week, during the 73rd annual celebration of National Hospital Week, we are reminded to pause to consider the special role that hospitals play in our own lives and in the lives of our loved ones.
SACRAMENTO (May 11, 2026) — In honor of National Hospital Week and the hospitals and health care workers who make healing possible, the California Hospital Association (CHA) is pleased to share the Senate’s adoption of Senate Resolution (SR) 110 (Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield), which recognizes May 10-16, 2026, as a time to appreciate and celebrate hospitals and the communities they serve.
Disaster planning in health care means being ready for anything and ensuring the safety of our communities while maintaining continuity of care when it matters most. The challenges are real, and the expectations are high.
CHA is taking the fight against Anthem’s new and harmful reimbursement penalty policy to the courts.
May 14, 2026 | Burbank & Livestream9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., PT Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel2500 North Hollywood WayBurbank, CA 91505-1019
