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.

Federal

CHA collaborates on policies and strategies for health care issues with the American Hospital Association (AHA) and other national health care organizations. The association maintains a full-time presence in Washington D.C. to effectively advocate on legislative and regulatory policy. CHA provides input on developing federal legislation and regulatory proposals, and helps shape national positions on important health care issues. Federal advocacy activities include the annual California Congressional Action Program held in Washington, D.C.

State

Supported by the Regional Associations and a number of key constituency groups, CHA influences public policy development on behalf of members through both legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts. This includes effectively lobbying the Legislature and establishing close working relationships with state agency officials, regulatory representatives, and the Administration. The state advocacy program includes the annual Health Policy Legislative Day in Sacramento.

Local

CHA’s state and federal advocacy program is supported by the grassroots efforts of the Regional Associations. Regional activities, such as hosting legislators and meeting with local officials, are critical to developing and maintaining a unified network for legislative and regulatory action.