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...
Last week, the Hospital Council Board of Directors held its first meeting of the year, setting a strong tone around priorities, advocacy, and collaboration in what is shaping up to be a challenging environment for hospitals at all levels of government.
At a recent meeting of the Sonoma County Behavioral Health Collaborative, county leadership provided an overview of the challenges facing the county in 2026 and beyond, particularly related to behavioral health.
Warrior Centric Health — which empowers hospitals to deliver optimized care to active-duty military, veterans, National Guard, reservists, and their families — will host an educational webinar in late February.
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.
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...
Next week, the Hospital Council Board of Directors will meet for the first time in 2026, kicking off what promises to be a challenging and consequential year for hospitals across California.
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.
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.
Hospitals and health systems across Northern and Central California may be able to receive a portion of a $1.2 billion settlement available from a recent class action lawsuit with Discover Card. The deadline to file a claim is May 18, and no extension will be available.