who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Data Tool Development for Hospital Compliance CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONcapacity buildingDeveloped a data tool that enables hospitals to replicate the Office of Health Care Affordability’s (OHCA) calculations to identify "high-cost" hospitals and assess proximity to regulatory thresholds.
- Engagement with State Health Policy Bodies CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONadvocacyEngages directly with the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) on health care cost issues and advocates during policy implementation to support hospital investments in access, quality, and equity while improving patient affordability.
- Financial Impact Analysis and Reporting CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONadvocacyConducts and reports on financial trends affecting hospitals, including analysis projecting revenue losses, job cuts, and economic impacts due to OHCA spending caps, and reports that 53% of California hospitals operate at a daily financial loss.
- Health Care Union Reform Advocacy CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONadvocacySupports the Health Care Union Transparency, Accountability & Union Member Right to Vote Act, a ballot measure requiring health care union members to vote on the use of their dues for political campaigns.
- Hospital Safety and Regulatory Advocacy CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONadvocacyAdvocates for policies to protect hospitals from physical and operational threats, including compliance with California’s 2030 seismic safety requirements for hospital facilities.
- Insurance Payment and Coverage Advocacy CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONadvocacyAdvocates for policies that hold private insurers accountable for fair payment and coverage practices to ensure hospital financial sustainability.
- Legal Advocacy through Amicus Participation CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONadvocacyFiles amicus briefs and letters in judicial cases—participating in approximately 40 appellate cases in California over the past decade—that have broad implications for hospitals and health systems.
- Legal Education and Training for Hospital Staff CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONcapacity buildingOrganizes the 2026 Consent Law Seminar to help hospital staff understand and navigate legal complexities related to patient consent and decision-making.
- Legislative Advocacy and Bill Tracking CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONadvocacyTracks hundreds of health care-related bills annually and provides members with a daily updated bill tracker that includes summaries, organizational positions, status updates, and hearing information.
- Political Campaign Financing CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONadvocacyProvides financial support to candidates and officeholders in California who advocate for health care issues aligned with hospital interests.
- Regulatory Guidance for Hospitals CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONdirect serviceProvides guidance to California inpatient rehabilitation facilities on compliance with federal programs such as the Medicare Review Choice Demonstration, including deadlines like the April 14, 2026, election between pre-claim or post-payment review.