About Laws & Regulations
Navigating the vast network of health care laws and regulations is difficult. To help hospitals, CHA produces manuals and guidebooks, including the Consent Manual, a one-stop resource for all legal requirements related to patient consent for medical treatment, release of medical information, reporting requirements and more; the Model Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules, which outline the framework for working relationships among medical staff, hospital administrators and governing bodies; and the California Hospital Compliance Manual, which covers high-risk compliance issues. CHA also represents California hospitals’ interests in court on issues, including reimbursement, labor and employment, and more.
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: Upcoming Workshop, New Resources Support Climate Impact Reporting
On Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (PT), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will host a virtual workshop to discuss the development of the California Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program and the Climate-Related Financial Risk Disclosure Program.
5 Things To Know: CHA to Host 2025 CDPH Leadership Updates and District Sessions
On Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon (PT), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and California Hospital Association (CHA) will host members-only CDPH Leadership Updates and District Sessions.
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...