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:
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.
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.
Regional Vice President Geographical Distribution
Member Value Statement
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