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Protecting Access to Care for All Californians

California hospitals make miracles a daily routine. They save the lives of extremely premature babies, extend the lives of cancer and other patients, improve the lives of those experiencing traumatic illness and bodily harm, and more. Californians need and deserve these services, along with the ability to access them through their health coverage. With 53% […]

2025 Consent Law Seminar Covers Federal Health Care Guidelines, Recent State Statutes

What’s happening: On April 23 and May 19, CHA is hosting the 2025 Consent Law Seminar in Burbank and Sacramento, respectively; a livestream option is also available for the May 19 date.  

What else to know: The seminar will cover new federal health care guidelines and recent state statutes, including how, together, Assembly Bill 2275 and Senate Bill 43 impact involuntary holds. Visit the event web page to register and view the full agenda.  

Health Care Surge: Overview

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.

Health Care Surge Crisis Care Guidelines Webinar

“Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures…” – Benet Wilson

COVID-19 is challenging America’s health care providers in ways we never imagined. To support them in making difficult decisions during times of scarce medical supplies, California’s health care leadership has been developing guidance that will help frontline health care workers make some of the hardest decisions of their lives.

Urge Opposition to SB 632’s Workers’ Compensation Changes by April 2

What’s happening: Senate Bill (SB) 632 would create a private sector workers’ compensation presumption that a variety of illnesses and injuries, including COVID-19, arose in the course of providing direct patient care at hospitals. It is critical that hospitals urge opposition to this bill. 

What else to know: Hospitals are encouraged to write a letter urging Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, chair of the state Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement, to oppose this bill. The deadline to submit letters is noon (PT) on April 2, and the committee will hear the bill on April 9.