About Clinical Care
California’s hospitals are dedicated to providing high-quality, safe, and person-centered health care. This wouldn’t be possible without the clinical services hospitals provide, which include emergency care, surgery, X-ray/radiology, laboratory services, and behavioral health care. The care that hospitals provide is shaped by their communities’ needs.
Action Needed for Prescribers: Ensure Enrollment as Medi-Cal FFS Provider
What’s happening: Beginning on June 26, claims and prior authorizations will not be processed by Medi-Cal Rx if the prescribing health care provider is not enrolled in Medi-Cal fee-for-service (FFS) with a Type 1 National Provider Identifier (NPI).
HHS Takes Initial Step Toward Restarting Review Process for 340B Rebate Model
What's happening: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken a step toward restarting the administrative process for establishing a 340B rebate model, filing a notice with the Office of Management and Budget that it will look to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking. The timing of a proposed rule is unclear at this time, but CHA will keep members apprised of any new administrative process that is put forward.
Federal Court Halts Implementation of 340B Rebate Pilot Program
What’s happening: On Dec. 29, 2025, the U.S. District Court of Maine blocked implementation of the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program from going into effect nationwide on January 1, 2026, pending further orders from the court.
Positive News and Looming Threats from the Nation’s Capital
Federal lawmakers are back in Washington, D.C., this week with just over three weeks left to finish funding the government before current spending laws run out on Jan. 30.
Specialized Stomach Procedure and Care Team Aid Teen’s Weight Loss Journey
Jasmine struggled with severe pediatric obesity for years. Luckily, the Bariatric Surgery Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles saved the day. Their team performed a specialized stomach procedure and developed a care team of doctors, surgeons, dietitians, and psychologists that aided Jasmine in losing more than 170 pounds. A year and a half post-surgery, Jasmine is focused on the future: “Now, I can walk for miles without pain or getting tired.”
CA Medical Board Reminds Providers of Three-Day Rule for Narcotic Prescriptions
What’s happening: The Medical Board of California has distributed its annual notice reminding prescribers that, under federal law, certain authorized practitioners may dispense a three-day supply of Schedule II medications in emergency situations in order to initiate maintenance or detoxification treatment.
Mother Inspired to Pursue Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
After Olivia gave birth to her firstborn son at Naval Medical Center San Diego, she experienced delivery complications that endangered her life. Luckily, the care team at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla saved her life.
Multi-State Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to ByHeart Formula
What’s happening: On Nov. 11, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released a health advisory on a recent multi-state outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. As CDPH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other state departments continue to investigate the outbreak, the manufacturer has expanded its voluntary recall to all ByHeart formula nationwide.
Comprehensive Care Transforms Woman’s Life
Beverly struggled with severe obesity for years. Thankfully, the team at the Metabolic and Bariatric Institute at Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital were there to help.
State Agencies Respond to New Law Protecting Access to Vaccines in California
What’s happening: Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 144, which aims to protect access to vaccines in California.