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CHA Report Details Implementation for Dozens of New State Laws

This week, the California Hospital Association released its 2026 Report on State Legislation. This annual publication highlights the laws passed this year that will impact hospitals, most of which take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Hospital leaders are encouraged to share this report with their teams to help guide implementation efforts.  

Serving Those Who Served: Transforming Rural Healthcare for the Warrior Community

Warrior Centric Health (WCH) recently highlighted a growing gap in how hospitals and health systems identify and care for veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and their families. The veteran community represents a significant patient population with unique health risks tied to military service, which is now increasingly recognized as a social determinant of health (SDOH)....

New HC Strategic Partner Focuses on Hospital Safety, Security

i2G Systems — a national public safety and security integrator delivering enterprise access control, video surveillance, and integrated security solutions for complex, mission-critical environments — is Hospital Council's newest strategic partner. Combining technical expertise, disciplined execution, and long-term partnership, i2G Systems helps hospitals and health systems create safer environments for caregivers and patients while improving...

Section Updates for October 14, 2026

Central Valley: Hospital Council has begun developing a request for proposal ahead of the 2027 Community Health Needs Assessment cycle. For the first time, it will include all health departments across Tulare, Kings, Madera, and Fresno counties. In counties where public health has previously participated, the effort has fostered strong collaboration and tangible benefits. To...

Medical Solutions: The Fact and Fiction of International Recruitment

The Fact and Fiction of International Recruitment As health care organizations continue to face workforce challenges, international recruitment is emerging as more than a temporary staffing solution. When approached strategically, it can help organizations build a sustainable pipeline of qualified health care professionals, strengthen workforce diversity, and support consistent, high-quality patient care. During this webinar,...

Streamlining & Expediting Access to Care: Transforming Behavioral Health Intake – Participant Information Page

Join us for a Hospital Council webinar focused on the future of behavioral health intake and patient placement for California health systems, counties, and behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment facilities. Efficient intake and referral processes are essential to connecting patients with the right care as quickly as possible. This webinar will explore how...