The newsroom includes access to Council Connect, our twice-monthly newsletter on Hospital Council’s work. Key articles and issues of interest, along with the President’s Message, are included below.
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Ready to Serve California Hospitals in a New Role
Last Friday, the California Hospital Association announced its next President & CEO.
Section Updates for September 23, 2026
Central Valley: Hospital Council is working with members to bolster discharge planning between hospitals and shelters. To date, members have shared that the most helpful improvements would be collaboration with Medi-Cal plan representatives for hard-to-place patients and ongoing education to share the realities of hospital operations and limitations with shelter partners. Those recommendations will be...
CHA Joins Opposition to Proposition 44, Which Would Restrict Clinic Spending
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.
Global Clinical Services Joins Strategic Partner Program
Global Clinical Services (GCS) — a health care administrative services organization specializing in administrative support, clinical support, and program management — is the newest member of Hospital Council's Strategic Partner Program. GCS helps health care organizations streamline administrative and clinical workflows, extend their workforce, and efficiently manage programs by enhancing quality and compliance.
Spyglass Healthcare Offers Unique Post-Hospital Recovery Support
Discharging individuals with both complex medical needs and serious behavioral health conditions is one of the toughest placement challenges a care team can face. Spyglass Healthcare, a new Hospital Council associate member, supports care teams' efforts by combining advanced skilled nursing with recovery-focused behavioral health programming.
Advocacy Materials on Inpatient Psychiatric Staffing Ratios Now Available
The California Hospital Association has produced a new infographic, issue brief, and key messages that address staffing ratios for inpatient psychiatric hospitals.
Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Partner Webinars
Several endorsed business partner and associate member webinars are on the horizon. Members should save the following dates to learn more about key partnerships:
EMSA Relaunches Audit Tool
Earlier this month, the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) relaunched its ambulance patient offload time audit tool, which now includes a "real-time" audit process.
Section Updates for September 9, 2026
Central Valley: At a recent section meeting for CEOs in Fresno, Madera, Tulare, and Kings counties, hospital leaders discussed the Central Valley Health Care Landscape Analysis and planned next steps for implementation and advocacy. Hospital Council is partnering with the Central Valley Community Foundation to explore funding for Central Valley pilot programs for value-based care...
Building Our 2027 Advocacy Agenda Together
Cooler weather is returning to Sacramento. Football season is beginning, students are back in school, and we are entering the home stretch of 2026.
