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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Join Us at CHA’s 2026 Rural Health Care Symposium
When rural and critical access hospital leaders gather at this year’s Rural Health Care Symposium, which will be hosted by the California Hospital Association (CHA) on March 23-24 in Sacramento, the question top of mind for many will be: How do we best serve our patients and communities while we’re in survival mode with all of the existential pressures facing our hospitals?
Learn How to Help Teams Manage Conflict During Rxsolve Webinar
Rxsolve Conflict, which helps health care teams address conflict early and manage it constructively, will host a webinar for Hospital Council members on March 10.
From Tactic to Strategy — Webinar Will Highlight Atlas Mobility’s Comprehensive Solutions
A March 12 webinar from Hospital Council business partner Atlas Mobility will examine the strategy behind patient mobility. Rather than simply a tactic for improving health care outcomes, thoughtful approaches to patient mobility can actually drive not just clinical improvement, but also financial performance and caregiver safety.
Section Updates for February 25, 2026
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...
Many Challenges, One Voice
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.
Sonoma County Outlines Behavioral Health Priorities, Challenges
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.
Feb. 26 Webinar Will Focus on Caring for Veterans’ ‘Invisible Wounds’
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 Joins Hospital Council’s Strategic Partners
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.
Section Updates for February 11, 2026
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...
Strong Leaders at the Helm
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.
