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What’s happening: Following last year’s announcement of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), CHA has been in close communication with the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), which is responsible for determining how the funds are spent and implementing proposals the federal government approves.
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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...
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What's happening: The Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) has issued All Plan Letter 23-027, urging health plans to reduce administrative barriers for hospitals in the Fresno County area during a surge in the demand that strained hospital capacity. What else to know: The communication from DMHC was the result of extensive advocacy from CHA...
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What’s happening: Hospital Quality Institute and the Alliance for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety will host the Patient Safety Evaluation System 2024 Virtual Summit on May 21-22 from 8 a.m. to noon (PT). What else to know: The summit will provide information on how to improve communication internally and with patients and strengthen patient care...
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.
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What’s happening: The Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) and Hospital Council will host a joint 2024 Annual Conference Oct. 20-21 in Lake Tahoe.
What else to know: Registration is open. Speakers include industry leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) use in health care.
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What’s happening: CHA DataSuite, in partnership with DataGen, has released a hospital-specific summary analysis for the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM).
What else to know: CHA is distributing reports to members who have been selected for mandatory participation in TEAM.
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What’s happening: Earlier this week, emergency care professionals from across California gathered in Newport Beach for a high-impact day of learning, storytelling, and collaborative problem-solving.
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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...
Artificial intelligence (AI) doesn’t replace human judgment — it supports clinicians, improves patient safety, and enhances care delivery.
