Legislation & Advocacy

The California Hospital Association provides member hospitals and health systems with representation and advocacy in the legislative and regulatory arenas. CHA advocates to maintain and improve access to high-quality, cost-effective, safe hospital and hospital-related services.

Whether policy is being shaped at the state or federal level, the power and impact of our collective voices strengthen CHA's effectiveness. CHA's dynamic team works collaboratively to maintain a unified statewide network for legislative action, educating and advocating on behalf of hospitals.

Numerous HHS Reductions Included in Proposed FY 2010-11 State Budget

CHA Budget Watch
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Gov. Schwarzenegger’s proposed fiscal year 2010-11 state budget, released Jan. 8, calls for reductions of $2.9 billion to Health and Human Services with $1.1 billion in cuts to Medi-Cal, $950 million to In-Home Support Services and $130 million to the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids program.