CHA and its member hospitals have demonstrated adequate standing based on the alleged operational harms that hospitals are already experiencing due to OHCA’s actions, a San Francisco Superior Court Judge ruled earlier this month. In the coming months, the court will consider CHA’s various legal challenges to the adopted spending targets, the hospital sector, and...
The California Hospital Association (CHA) has joined the California Primary Care Association in opposing Proposition 44, which would require community health clinics to spend 90% of their revenue on program services.
Global Clinical Services (GCS) — a health care administrative services organization specializing in administrative support, clinical support, and program management — is the newest member of Hospital Council's Strategic Partner Program. GCS helps health care organizations streamline administrative and clinical workflows, extend their workforce, and efficiently manage programs by enhancing quality and compliance.
Discharging individuals with both complex medical needs and serious behavioral health conditions is one of the toughest placement challenges a care team can face. Spyglass Healthcare, a new Hospital Council associate member, supports care teams' efforts by combining advanced skilled nursing with recovery-focused behavioral health programming.
The California Hospital Association has produced a new infographic, issue brief, and key messages that address staffing ratios for inpatient psychiatric hospitals.
Several endorsed business partner and associate member webinars are on the horizon. Members should save the following dates to learn more about key partnerships:
Earlier this month, the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) relaunched its ambulance patient offload time audit tool, which now includes a "real-time" audit process.
A blog post from Hospital Council Strategic Partner ShiftMed examines the changing nature of the nursing workforce shortage and provides strategies for improving the conditions nurse leaders face every day.
CHA DataSuite has issued a hospital-specific analysis of the Medicare hospital federal fiscal year (FFY) 2028 wage index and occupational mix data.
Collaboration between hospitals and other businesses is integral to providing high-quality patient care. Hospital Council partners with businesses in many clinical and operational activities that promote effective patient care and hospital sustainability, with partnerships in the following categories: Endorsed Business: Those with at least 10 years’ of demonstrated success partnering with hospitals Corporate Associate Members:...
