The California Department of Public Health considers any power outage related to a planned public safety power shutoff an unusual occurrence that is reportable as required in Title 22 California Code of Regulations, and has released All Facilities Letter 26-29 reminding facilities of their reporting obligations.
Hospital Council endorsed business partner MCAG has announced two upcoming settlement deadlines, one of which is in just a couple of weeks:
A recent webinar from Hospital Council strategic business partner i2G Systems — "When Seconds Matter: Preventing Violence, Protecting Staff, Reducing Theft... with iG2" — is now available to view on demand.
The California Hospital Association joined dozens of hospitals and health systems in submitting a letter to Gov. Newsom expressing concern over the Department of Health Care Services’ reallocation of funding designated for behavioral health facilities throughput under Proposition 35. CHA also issued a news release last week calling attention to hospitals' request for $275 million in...
Central Valley: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Community Collaborative convened for the first time yesterday, organized by Hospital Council and Fresno State's Central Valley Health Policy Institute. More than 50 attendees participated in the discussion, which focused on OBBBA-related barriers to care. Participating organizations began identifying the areas that will see the greatest need...
“It is important to celebrate our victories, but we cannot linger on them. For the Infinite Game is still going and there is still much work to be done.”
– Simon Sinek, The Infinite Game
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.
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...
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.
