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What’s happening: The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) released draft regulations to implement Assembly Bill (AB) 1204 (2021), which requires hospitals to submit annual reports for measures on patient access, quality, and outcomes by race, ethnicity, language, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and payer. What else to know: The reports are also required...
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What’s happening: The first Hospital Equity Measures Report under Assembly Bill (AB) 1204 (2021) is due to the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) by Sept. 30. The reports must also include a plan to prioritize and address disparities for vulnerable populations identified in the submitted data.
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Earlier this week, members of Congress returned to Washington, D.C., from their spring recess, with both the House of Representatives and the Senate laser-focused on delivering a 2026 domestic spending bill to President Donald Trump.
Hospitals must have strategies in place to ensure the continuity of their operations, minimize disruptions, and manage increased patient loads in crisis situations. Hospital preparedness strengthens resilience and improves outcomes for both patients and the health care system. To support hospitals in their planning and response to disaster events, this collection of resources is organized […]
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Over the past two years, the Medi-Cal program has grown significantly and now serves approximately one-third of Californians, with nearly 80 percent enrollment in managed care. This rapid expansion has meant a large transition for particularly vulnerable populations, including seniors, people with disabilities and low-income families. This shift has also affected hospitals as they attempt to coordinate benefits and ensure Medi-Cal patients are receiving the right care, at the right place and the right time, and that Medi-Cal managed care plans meet their obligations in managing care for millions of Californians.
To help members better understand Medi-Cal managed care, CHA will host a webinar Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. – noon (PT). Chief operating officers, chief financial officers, clinical operations executives, case management directors, legal counsel and finance staff should plan to participate in this webinar. The program will begin with a background of Medi-Cal managed care, followed by top tips for contracting and working with Medi-Cal managed care plans. For more information and to register, visit www.calhospital.org/medi-cal-managed-care-web.
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California is changing. Health care will have to change with it. California Hospital Association President & CEO Carmela Coyle shares her thoughts on the future of health care on CBS Sacramento’s California 2030 series. Hospitals and the Community Video Recap: As pillars and a partners in local communities, California hospitals will address more than just health care. Implications for...
Discussions at this week’s American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board 9 meeting will delve into several timely and weighty issues for hospitals in California and nationwide.
Hospitals should not be forced to prioritize construction over patient care.
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Hospitals need time and regulatory change to make sure they can meet communities’ needs following an earthquake.
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Webinar Recorded Live May 23, 2013
A major ACA deadline is now just months away. As Jan. 1, 2014 nears, federal and state governments are moving quickly to release regulatory guidance. Not surprisingly, the rules significantly impact a major facet of the employment relationship — employee benefits. It’s critical to understand what the new regulations mean to hospital employers and how to stay compliant.
