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.
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)....
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...
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...
Keeping staff and patients safe takes more than the right technology. It takes clear policies, coordinated teams, and a way to measure what’s working. Join i2G Systems for a practical look at how hospitals can connect security investments with safety, operational performance, and financial results. Jason Slocum, CEO and President of i2G Systems, will explore...
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...
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.
Central Valley: Hospital Council is working with members to bolster discharge planning between hospitals and shelters. To date, members have shared that the most helpful improvements would be collaboration with Medi-Cal plan representatives for hard-to-place patients and ongoing education to share the realities of hospital operations and limitations with shelter partners. Those recommendations will be...
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.
