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In Every Advocacy Opportunity, One Message Rings True
From county to county and coast to coast, hospital leaders know one thing to be true: Hospitals are the backbone of their communities.
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CHA Alert: Urge Lawmakers to Support Funding for Distressed Hospital Loan Program
Last week, the California Hospital Association (CHA) issued an alert asking members to write to the Senate and Assembly budget committee chairs in support of CHA’s request for a one-time appropriation of $300 million for the Distressed Hospital Loan Program, as well as statutory changes to advance the program. Letters should be submitted by May 1. More details and a template...
CHA Submits Signatures for ‘Health Care Workers’ Right to Vote’ Initiative
This week, the California Hospital Association submitted nearly 1 million signatures for the Health Care Workers’ Right to Vote ballot measure to counties for verification. The signature verification process should take about four to six weeks. Signatures are still being verified for the Health Care Endangerment Act, a Service Employees International Union initiative that would cap compensation for executives, administrators, and managers.
May 7 MCAG Webinar Will Highlight Settlement Recovery Opportunities
At a May 7 webinar exclusive to association members, staff from the Managed Care Advisory Group will provide an overview of their settlement recovery service. Attendees will hear how this service significantly streamlines the process of recovering settlement funds to which hospitals are entitled. Two upcoming settlements (one related to Discover merchants and another on acute care hospital...
Section Updates for April 22, 2026
CENTRAL VALLEY: Hospital Council has been made aware of increasing unionization activity in the section, and is working with partners at the California Hospital Association to help member hospitals navigate these challenges.
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APOT Reduction Protocols Due June 30
All hospitals must submit an ambulance patient offload time (APOT) reduction protocol — required under Assembly Bill 40 (2023) — to the Emergency Medical Services Authority annually on or before June 30. In an article published last week, the California Hospital Association recommends that hospitals submit their protocols as soon as possible.
Section Updates for April 8, 2026
CENTRAL VALLEY: Fresno County is expecting a $300 million budget deficit from last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) cuts. These cuts, coupled with an expected increase in uninsured individuals seeking medical care, present further financial challenges. Due to previous coverage expansions under the Affordable Care Act, Fresno County has, essentially, not had to pay...
Ahead of Fire Season, Hear the Latest on PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Efforts
On May 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. (PT), Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) will host a webinar to address planning, preparedness resources, and available support in advance of a potential public safety power shutoff. Additionally, PG&E will demonstrate the data portals customers can access for important planning information. This presentation is tailored for critical...
Upcoming MCAG Webinar Will Highlight Settlement Recovery Opportunities
At a May 7 webinar exclusive to association members, staff from the Managed Care Advisory Group will provide an overview of its settlement recovery service. Attendees will hear how this service significantly streamlines the process of recovering settlement funds to which hospitals are entitled. Two upcoming settlements (one related to Discover merchants and another on acute care hospital opioids) will also be discussed during the webinar.