Earlier this week, CHA’s sponsored ballot measure — The Health Care Union Transparency, Accountability & Union Member Right to Vote Act — received its official “Title and Summary” from the state Office of the Attorney General.
What’s happening: On Nov. 28, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the calendar year (CY) 2026 home health prospective payment system final rule.
What’s happening: At a workshop last month, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) offered important clarifications on upcoming climate change reporting regulations — including that not-for-profit entities will not recommended as "covered entities."
What’s happening: Last week, the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) released updated critical care and specialty program regulations.
Every day, California hospitals support families, friends, and neighbors in communities throughout our state. From learning centers for children with disabilities to farmer’s markets that bring fresh, nutritional options to food deserts, from health screenings to mobile clinics, these “community benefits” provided by hospitals are interwoven into the fabric of our state and relied upon...
What’s happening: CHA has submitted additional comments to the Respiratory Care Board of California (RCB) regarding new regulations that restrict the tasks licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) may perform, therefore limiting hospitals’ and other care providers’ ability to meet their patients’ needs.
What’s happening: Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland), chair of the Assembly Health Committee, this week launched a series of statewide roundtable discussions to hear from health care providers that serve a high volume of Medi-Cal patients.
What’s happening: On Dec. 8-9, behavioral health care professionals and hospital leaders will gather in Sacramento for CHA’s 2025 Behavioral Health Care Symposium to hear from state and local leaders on behavioral health policies and best practices.
This week, the state submitted its application for California’s share of $50 billion in funding available through the new federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
Planning for health care surges during disasters is crucial for hospitals to ensure they can effectively respond to sudden increases in patient volume. Disasters can overwhelm medical facilities–having surge plans in place allow hospitals to optimize resource allocation, manage staff and equipment efficiently, and maintain continuity of care for both surge and non-surge patients.
