About Finance & Reimbursement
Vulnerable Californians who rely on the care provided by California hospitals are at risk. Driven by skyrocketing costs for labor, pharmaceuticals, regulatory mandates, and more, 53% of all hospitals statewide lose money every day to deliver patient care.
That isn’t sustainable. And California is already seeing the frightening result: rural health care services being cut to the bone, severe behavioral health care needs not being met, and more.
CHA Urges Timely, Targeted Distribution of Prop 35 Funding in Comments to DHCS
On April 25, the California Hospital Association (CHA) submitted to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) recommendations on how to best allocate Proposition (Prop) 35 funding in 2025 and beyond. In the letter, CHA urges DHCS to fully expend Prop 35 funds on hospital providers in a way that is timely, easy to implement, allows for ongoing flexibility, and can be targeted. More details are available in last week’s CHA News article.
5 Things To Know: San Diego County Requests Feedback on 2025-27 Recommended Budget
The County of San Diego will review the recommended budget, covering topic areas of greatest interest to the public, and solicit community input at two upcoming events: an in-person community open house at the San Diego County operations center on May 22 from 5-7 p.m. and a virtual community meeting on May 28 from 5:30-7 p.m. (PT). Visit the county budget 2025-27 website to sign up for either event — each will provide the same information and allow community members to ask questions. Public comments can also be made through June 12 at 5 p.m. (PT).
5 Things To Know: HCAI Webinar Covers Student Loan Forgiveness for Behavioral Health Professionals
On May 13 from 3-4:30 p.m. (PT), the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) will host an informational webinar on its loan repayment program. Geared toward behavioral health leaders and workforce partners who support or employ behavioral health professionals, the webinar will discuss how to reduce educational debt for behavioral health professionals who serve Medi-Cal members and underserved communities, which behavioral health professions qualify, what service obligations are required, and more.
5 Things To Know: County Budget Open House Event Aims to Educate Residents
The County of San Diego is hosting a Budget Informational Open House at the Kearny Mesa Operations Center on April 17 from 5-7 p.m., where the community can learn about the budget planning process and how to get involved, as well as services the county offers. Staff members are currently working on a balanced recommended 2025-2026 budget to present to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on May 1, which would go into effect July 1 if approved.
5 Things To Know: Hospital Fee Program Invoices Due Nov. 27
On Nov. 27, payments for the 2024 Hospital Fee Program, fee-for-service payment cycle 6, are due to the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), which mailed invoices to hospitals on Oct. 28. DHCS prefers that hospitals make fee payments via electronic funds transfer (EFT), but it still accepts wire transfers. As of June 1, 2023, DHCS has been […]