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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CHA Report Details Implementation for Dozens of New State Laws
This week, the California Hospital Association released its 2026 Report on State Legislation. This annual publication highlights the laws passed this year that will impact hospitals, most of which take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Hospital leaders are encouraged to share this report with their teams to help guide implementation efforts.
New HC Strategic Partner Focuses on Hospital Safety, Security
i2G Systems — a national public safety and security integrator delivering enterprise access control, video surveillance, and integrated security solutions for complex, mission-critical environments — is Hospital Council's newest strategic partner. Combining technical expertise, disciplined execution, and long-term partnership, i2G Systems helps hospitals and health systems create safer environments for caregivers and patients while improving...
Section Updates for October 14, 2026
Central Valley: Hospital Council has begun developing a request for proposal ahead of the 2027 Community Health Needs Assessment cycle. For the first time, it will include all health departments across Tulare, Kings, Madera, and Fresno counties. In counties where public health has previously participated, the effort has fostered strong collaboration and tangible benefits. To...
The Challenges Are Coming. So Is Our Response.
Since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed in July 2025, California hospitals have been preparing for major changes to Medicaid funding and eligibility. In less than three months, some of those changes will take effect, creating new challenges for patients, hospitals, and the communities we serve.
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.
