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Since 1995, the California State Rural Health Association has been engaged in making sure that the needs and voices of rural Californians are expressed and heard! In February 2017, the Board of Directors voted to continue that tradition and add to an initiative to engage the many non health organizations and individuals that have great impact on rural health.
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2026 CHA Update
Dietmar Grellmann is Senior Vice President, Policy at the California Hospital Association (CHA), where he develops legislative, regulatory, and legal strategy on issues affecting hospital operations across the state.
What happens when hospitals are asked to do more with less, while navigating sweeping legislative changes, funding uncertainty, and growing regulatory pressure? In this episode of the California State Rural Health Association Podcast, Dietmar Grellmann breaks down the policy landscape that will shape the future of healthcare in California, with major implications for rural hospitals and the communities they serve.
Drawing on his expertise in healthcare policy and advocacy, Dietmar provides an inside look at the California legislative session, where nearly 1,800 bills were introduced, and explains which proposals could have the greatest impact on hospitals. From the California Hospital Association's sponsored legislation to the growing influence of the Office of Health Care Affordability, he explores how reimbursement, hospital financing, workforce challenges, and regulatory shifts are converging to reshape rural healthcare delivery.
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California Hospital Association (CHA) | https://calhospital.org
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