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.
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 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.
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...
CENTRAL VALLEY: The Central Valley Health Care Landscape Analysis will be released on Feb. 25. The report, which focuses on the area’s health care outcomes, patient needs, and hospital capacity, will help local policymakers better understand the health care needs of those who live and work in the Central Valley.
Hospital Council members are invited to a complimentary webinar on Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. (PT). The webinar is presented by Hospital Council associate member PointClickCare and will offer insights into the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), which is poised to reshape hospital operations and financial strategies across California and the nation.
Hospitals and health systems across Northern and Central California may be able to receive a portion of a $1.2 billion settlement available from a recent class action lawsuit with Discover Card. The deadline to file a claim is May 18, and no extension will be available.
CENTRAL VALLEY: Hospital Council gathered members across Fresno, Madera, Tulare, and Kings counties to discuss the future of community health needs assessments. Historically, Hospital Council has coordinated joint studies between hospital members and public health. However, given each hospital’s unique reporting needs and requirements, in the future, Hospital Council may simply coordinate primary data collection (focus groups and community surveys). Members...
Medical Solutions — one of the nation’s leading health care workforce partners, and Hospital Council’s newest corporate associate member — will share its comprehensive approach to supporting hospitals’ workforce development needs at a Jan. 21 webinar. From managed services and internal resource pools to contingent staffing, virtual care, interim leadership, and direct hires, Medical Solutions is focused on empowering health...
In this edition, we’re reflecting on key successes for 2025. Below are memorable achievements from each section. CENTRAL VALLEY: In 2025, Hospital Council partnered with the Central Valley Community Foundation, more than 30 business and community leaders, seven counties, more than 40 hospitals, and the University of California to conduct the Central Valley Health Care Landscape Analysis. This project demonstrates...
