Membership

Hospitals and health systems benefit from membership in both Hospital Council and the California Hospital Association (CHA). The associations shape policies through a unified voice on health care issues important to California hospitals and patients. In partnership with the Hospital Quality Institute, the associations provide educational programs and operational support to members to improve quality and patient safety. 

Hospital Council’s “About the Council” page and annual Member Value Report provide an excellent overview of the services members receive. Below is a more detailed summary of the benefits available to our hospital and health system members.

Advocacy and Issue Management

Hospital Council members are organized by geographically defined sections. In each section, dedicated staff monitor and advocate with county boards of supervisors, health departments, local emergency management agencies, behavioral health departments, and other departments and agencies on hospitals’ behalf.

The Hospital Council leads and supports member involvement in local coalitions and convenings on critical issues such as behavioral health, emergency services, Medi-Cal managed care, and health care workforce development. The Hospital Council also partners with CHA on state and federal legislation and regulatory issues through grassroots advocacy, fundraising and relationship management with elected officials at the district office level.

A Seat at the Table

The Hospital Council strives to provide opportunities for hospital leaders, politicians, community leaders, other advocacy groups, health care providers, clinics, government agency leaders, and others to partner in solving health-related challenges facing a local area. The Hospital Council assists members in implementing programs to overcome operational challenges and improve patient care.

Public Advocacy

The Hospital Council works with local media, community groups, business groups and others to accurately portray issues impacting hospitals such as access to health care, challenges facing emergency departments, the uninsured, workforce shortages, regulatory burdens and many others. The Hospital Council is the local spokesperson with the media and public for the hospital field.  The Hospital Council works to establish strong relationships with business coalitions, Chambers of Commerce and other key organizations in communities across the Hospital Council region.

Educational Programs

In partnership with the California Hospital Association and the Hospital Association of Southern California, Hospital Council facilitates timely and cost-effective learning opportunities that: 

• Enhance hospital operations and performance
• Respond to advances in health care
• Address emerging issues
• Maintain quality delivery of patient care

For more information, visit www.hospitalcouncil.org/education-events. 

Business Services

External support is available through the Hospital Council in many areas of hospital operations including finance, compliance, safety, recruitment, and blood services. These services provide significant non-dues revenue to the Hospital Council, which supports additional member programs.

For more information, visit www.hospitalcouncil.org/programs-services. 

Quality Initiatives

The Hospital Council supports the implementation of patient safety and quality initiatives through the Hospital Quality Institute with collaboratives, education, peer-to-peer networking and sharing of best practices. CHA and the three Regional Associations are the members of Hospital Quality Institute, founded to consolidate our separate quality efforts and provide greater resources to California hospitals.