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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: CHA’s 2026 Report on State Legislation Highlights Implications for Hospitals
CHA’s 2026 Report on State Legislation is now available. This report is designed to help hospitals navigate the many health care-related bills the governor has signed into law. Hospital CEOs and leadership teams are encouraged to review and share the report with staff to help them understand what’s needed to implement the new requirements.
5 Things To Know: CDPH Publishes Health Care Facility License Fee Updates
The California Department of Public Health has published All-Facilities Letter 26-24, which informs licensees of fiscal year 2026-27 license renewal and report of change application fees that were effective July 1, 2026. Email the Revenue Collection Unit at RCollection@cdph.ca.gov with questions about license renewal payments; with questions about submitting complete application packets, required forms, or the application review process, visit the...
5 Things To Know: Hospital Supplier Diversity Plans Due July 1
Hospital Supplier Diversity Plans are due to the Department of Health Care Access and Information by July 1 for the reporting period ending Dec. 31, 2025. Plans must be submitted via the Hospital Disclosures and Compliance (HDC) reporting system, which is now open. More details are in this article on the California Hospital Association website.
5 Things To Know: CDPH Releases Resources on Licensing Fee Payments and Survey Processes
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued two All Facilities Letters (AFLs) offering guidance on survey evaluations and online fee payments. AFL 26-02 outlines how facilities can provide an evaluation of the survey process to help CDPH leadership make improvements. A link to the electronic evaluation is on the Health Care Facilities Information...