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With Thanks in Our Hearts

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“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” — Thornton Wilder, playwright 

HCAI Releases Policy Intent, Code Application Notices

What’s happening: The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) has released policy intent notices (PIN) on steel quality and quality control, and code application notices (CAN) for nurse stations and self-contained medication dispensing units (MDUs).  What else to know: Issued by HCAI’s Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development, these new policies and...

OHCA Board Selects a New Chair, Deliberates Over Hospital Sector Targets and More

What’s happening: At its most recent meeting, the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) board elected Kim Johnson, secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency, as its new chair — and considered potential adoption of hospital sector targets, a provisional approach to measuring hospital spending, and a proposal for tracking quality and equity.  ...

2025 ESRD PPS Final Rule Members-Only Summary Available Now

What’s happening: A members-only summary of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ calendar year (CY) 2025 end-stage renal disease (ESRD) prospective payment system (PPS) final rule, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., is available.    What else to know: The regulation is effective Jan. 1, 2025. 

2025 Rural Health Care Symposium

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Join us in Sacramento at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel for a unique symposium dedicated to California’s rural hospital leaders. Together, we’ll explore the specific challenges rural hospitals face and uncover valuable insights on a range of critical health care topics.

2024 Legislative Wrap-up — Participant Information

Don’t miss CHA’s upcoming  webinar — your essential guide to navigating new health care laws and regulations. This interactive session is designed to give you a clear, actionable understanding of the latest legislative updates that could impact your operations. Our expert panel will cover key 2024 legislation, highlight crucial deadlines, and answer your pressing questions,...

CNN Hero of the Year to Speak at 2024 Behavioral Health Care Symposium

What’s happening: CNN's 2023 Hero of the Year, Kwane Stewart, DVM, is a featured speaker at CHA’s upcoming 2024 Behavioral Health Care Symposium, being held in Long Beach Dec. 4-5.   What else to know: Dr. Stewart, a practicing veterinarian in California, will share his personal story about founding Project Street Vet, which offers free veterinary...