About Hospital Operations
Hospitals are grappling with staffing shortages, financial shortfalls, and extensive oversight and regulation. One in five hospitals is at risk of closure, yet hospitals remain committed to maintaining the care communities rely on and supporting the state’s health care workforce. To do this, hospitals are actively working with legislators and policymakers to find innovative and efficient ways to deliver care to all Californians.
5 Things To Know: Reminder: Documents that Create Medical Debt Must Include Specific Language
As of July 1, hospitals must include specific language on any document that indicates the patient agrees to pay the hospital’s bill, per Senate Bill (SB) 1061 (2024). Failure to include the required language means the hospital cannot enforce the debt. More information, including sample language, is available in an article from the California Hospital Association.
Stories Make the Facts Resonate
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
— Maya Angelou
Hospitals Will Continue to Protect and Heal Those in Need
Across the country, and here in California, as federal agents continue aggressive immigration enforcement, questions have been popping up among health care providers and patients alike about their security when accessing hospital care and other resources.
5 Things To Know: Mandatory Neurodegenerative Disease Reporting Begins July 1
Starting July 1, providers diagnosing or treating patients with neurodegenerative diseases — such as Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s — are required to report each case to the California Neurodegenerative Disease Registry, run by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). To assist providers, CDPH has developed a Neurodegenerative Disease Guide to Reporting. Providers may also email the department at CDSRBhelp@cdph.ca.gov with questions.
5 Things To Know: Registration Is Open for 2024 CDPH Leadership Updates and District Sessions
On Nov. 5, the California Hospital Association (CHA) will provide a joint webinar with AXIS Medical Education for CHA members. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and CHA will discuss topics related to licensing, including program flexes due to potential surges, the status of re-licensing and recertification surveys, and CDPH’s plans to modify Title 22. Participants will have an opportunity to speak with their district office representatives in separate breakout sessions. Register to gain licensing clarification and a better understanding of CDPH policies and protocols.