Central Valley: Hospital Council continues working with hospitals to address the findings of this year’s community health heeds assessment, with planning for the first roundtable on food insecurity now underway. Input from key community organizations including local food banks and homeless missions — will inform hospitals’ collective efforts.
CENTRAL VALLEY: Hospital Council has been made aware of increasing unionization activity in the section, and is working with partners at the California Hospital Association to help member hospitals navigate these challenges.
CENTRAL VALLEY: Fresno County is expecting a $300 million budget deficit from last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) cuts. These cuts, coupled with an expected increase in uninsured individuals seeking medical care, present further financial challenges. Due to previous coverage expansions under the Affordable Care Act, Fresno County has, essentially, not had to pay...
CENTRAL VALLEY: Members representing eight hospitals gathered to discuss coordinated community benefit giving across hospitals, with this session featuring guidance from the Central Valley Community Foundation’s chief impact officer. The group is exploring ways for all hospitals to participate in a single collective impact plan, rather than hospitals acting individually. Future meetings will focus on the...
CENTRAL VALLEY: Hospital Council participated in the second Future of Medi-Cal Commission Advisory Group meeting. Over the coming months, the group will explore a framework for the program that improves Medi-Cal members’ experience and reduces inequities, strengthens provider participation and capacity, simplifies administration, and creates clear accountability and alignment across participating entities.
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...
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...
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.
CENTRAL VALLEY: Hospital Council gathered members across Fresno, Madera, Tulare, and Kings counties to discuss the future of community health needs assessments. Historically, Hospital Council has coordinated joint studies between hospital members and public health. However, given each hospital’s unique reporting needs and requirements, in the future, Hospital Council may simply coordinate primary data collection (focus groups and community surveys). Members...
In this edition, we’re reflecting on key successes for 2025. Below are memorable achievements from each section. CENTRAL VALLEY: In 2025, Hospital Council partnered with the Central Valley Community Foundation, more than 30 business and community leaders, seven counties, more than 40 hospitals, and the University of California to conduct the Central Valley Health Care Landscape Analysis. This project demonstrates...