Council Connect Articles
It’s Your Money: Get It Back With MCAG
Hospital Council members have full access to the class action settlement recovery service provided by Managed Care Advisory Group (MCAG), which represents over 1,400 hospitals and has recovered more than $200 million on behalf of health care organizations from previous settlements.
White Paper Examines Impact of COVID-19 on Physician Supply and Demand
A new white paper from endorsed business partner Merritt Hawkins titled Will There Be a Doctor in the House? Physician Supply, Demand, and Staffing During and Post-COVID-19 examines the profound impact COVID-19 has had on physician recruiting and retention.
CHA Key Messages Available on Hospital Price Transparency
As hospitals continue to work to comply with the price transparency rule, CHA has updated its key messages for hospitals’ use or customization when talking with policy makers, the media, or the public about this issue.
New Name, Expanded Workforce Programs for OSHPD
On Oct. 4, the former Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) officially launched its new name — the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) — and an updated website.
Hospital Council Provides Update on Behavioral Health Patient Transfer Platform for CA Hospitals
Seeking State Relief as Workforce Challenges Persist
As you are probably aware, CHA recently submitted letters to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Attorney General that seek relief for the state’s ongoing workforce challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report Highlights Continued Strain of Pandemic on Hospitals
A new report, prepared for the American Hospital Association by Kaufman Hall, projects that hospitals nationwide will lose an estimated $54 billion in net income throughout 2021, even after taking federal relief into account. The increased expenses for labor in a tight labor market, drugs and supplies, as well as patients delaying care continue to […]
FAQs Available on Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Ratio
To address some of the workforce challenges hospitals may be facing, CHA has created FAQs for any hospitals that cannot meet the state’s nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements. This document provides critical information on exemptions to the requirements and ways to help mitigate staffing shortfalls.