Clinical Care

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...