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...
A blog post from Hospital Council Strategic Partner ShiftMed examines the changing nature of the nursing workforce shortage and provides strategies for improving the conditions nurse leaders face every day.
CHA DataSuite has issued a hospital-specific analysis of the Medicare hospital federal fiscal year (FFY) 2028 wage index and occupational mix data.
Central Valley: Hospital Council participated in the latest “Future of Medi-Cal” Advisory Commission meeting, which comprises four workgroups — Member Experience & Care Model, Payments and Financing, Rationalized System, and Technology, Data & Infrastructure —that will develop focus areas and recommendations. While recommendations have not yet been created, early discussion has focused on including support...
Collaboration between hospitals and other businesses is integral to providing high-quality patient care. Hospital Council partners with businesses in many clinical and operational activities that promote effective patient care and hospital sustainability, with partnerships in the following categories: Endorsed Business: Those with at least 10 years’ of demonstrated success partnering with hospitals Corporate Associate Members:...
On Aug. 27 from 9 to 10 a.m. (PT), new Hospital Council strategic business partner Pivotal will host a webinar about building a sustainable, modern independent dispute resolution program. With customers seeing an 89%-win rate and 5:1 return on investment on out-of-network payment disputes, Pivotal is a strong partner in helping hospitals obtain reimbursement for...
The Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA) is pausing some activities associated with Assembly Bill 40 compliance and the ambulance patient offload time (APOT) Audit Tool. All APOT audits, compliance evaluations, and biweekly calls with participating facilities exceeding their APOT standard will be paused through August 2026.
On Aug. 27 at 11:30 a.m. (PT), the ADA National Network will host a training focused on the unique challenges faced by people with disabilities during weather emergencies, along with strategies for building a more resilient and inclusive community. The webinar will also help attendees understand the intersection of disability law and emergency response.
Concern, a new Hospital Council strategic business partner, delivers clinically led mental health and employee well-being solutions built within the health care ecosystem. Concern’s professionals are experienced in hospital culture and bring firsthand insight into the pressures facing nurses, physicians, and care teams. This perspective informs their services, which include an access center, counseling, immediate...
Central Valley: In the latest meeting of member hospitals’ community benefits leads, Hospital Council continued to coordinate the development of an investment plan to address hunger and food insecurity across Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare counties. With structure and metrics for the group’s shared priorities taking shape, the group is aiming to finalize its plan...
