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Section Updates for February 25, 2026

CENTRAL VALLEY: Last week, Hospital Council hosted a Kern Behavioral Health Workgroup Meeting, where the county health department provided an update on Senate Bill 43 implementation. To date, the county has noted no significant impacts on service delivery as only a few patients have had clear co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses. The group...

Atlas Mobility Joins Hospital Council’s Strategic Partners

Atlas Mobility supports caregivers and advances patient outcomes through technology-enabled mobility services. With skilled mobility technicians at the bedside, dedicated program management, and an adaptable technology ecosystem, Atlas’ unique approach to mobility helps hospitals reduce the complications of immobility and staff injuries while improving efficiency and quality of care. 

Section Updates for February 11, 2026

CENTRAL VALLEY: Assemblymember David Tangipa (R-Fresno) held a hospital roundtable on Jan. 30, during which he asked hospitals for their insights on state health care models that are working outside of California. He also asked hospitals to provide him with a list of the regulatory requirements that they would most like to see changed to bring relief. Hospital Council...

Section Updates for January 28, 2026

CENTRAL VALLEY: The Central Valley Health Care Landscape Analysis will be released on Feb. 25. The report, which focuses on the area’s health care outcomes, patient needs, and hospital capacity, will help local policymakers better understand the health care needs of those who live and work in the Central Valley. 

Learn More About CMS’ New Accountability Model During Webinar

Hospital Council members are invited to a complimentary webinar on Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. (PT). The webinar is presented by Hospital Council associate member PointClickCare and will offer insights into the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), which is poised to reshape hospital operations and financial strategies across California and the nation.