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Dignity Health California President Julie Sprengel Elected 2026 Chair of CHA Board of Trustees

SACRAMENTO (January 13, 2026) — Julie Sprengel, President of Dignity Health California, a member of CommonSpirit Health, has been elected 2026 chair of the California Hospital Association’s Board of Trustees. Sprengel, who joined Dignity Health in 2016 as the then-Southern California Service Area SVP, now leads one of California’s largest not-for-profit health systems. In her role as head of the largest region within CommonSpirit, Sprengel oversees 45,000 employees and 15,000 physicians working at 29 acute care hospitals and more than 250 ambulatory care sites across the state.

Specialized Stomach Procedure and Care Team Aid Teen’s Weight Loss Journey

Jasmine struggled with severe pediatric obesity for years. Luckily, the Bariatric Surgery Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles saved the day. Their team performed a specialized stomach procedure and developed a care team of doctors, surgeons, dietitians, and psychologists that aided Jasmine in losing more than 170 pounds. A year and a half post-surgery, Jasmine is focused on the future: “Now, I can walk for miles without pain or getting tired.”    

Eyes on CMS as Fee Program Negotiations Continue

As California hospitals continue to face strong financial headwinds — soaring inflation, the pending effects of nearly $1 trillion in nationwide federal health care cuts, increased regulatory pressures, and more — all eyes are on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), where California’s submission for the next Hospital Fee Program is currently under review.

Hospital 101: Operational Realities and Future Challenges

Tuesday, January 13, 202610:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., PT Please join CHA for a special “Hospital 101: Operational Realities and Future Challenges” webinar briefing. Legislative staff are invited to a 90-minute briefing that will provide an overview of the role and characteristics of California’s hospitals, their place within the broader health care landscape, and the key […]

2025 Behavioral Health Care Symposium Resources

LOCATION: The Kimpton Sawyer Hotel500 J StreetSacramento, CA 95814 During this holiday season, CHA is partnering with Shriners Children’s Northern California to bring children and young adult books to their patients. Please bring new books to donate during this event as you are able. Nearby Sacramento Bookstores Capital Books Beers Books Time Tested Books

Gratitude

Year after year, on the last Thursday of November, the country takes a breath.