Private Essential Access Community Hospitals - PEACH

04/07/2026

April 7 is World Health Day, highlighting the importance of access to care and strong health systems. Safety-net hospitals play a critical role in supporting the health of communities across California.
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03/30/2026

On National Doctors’ Day, we recognize the physicians whose dedication helps ensure access to care in underserved communities. Their work supports patients and strengthens hospitals that serve as essential lifelines for these regions.
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03/26/2026

Earlier this month, the California Department of Health Care Services marked 60 years of Medi-Cal and its role in helping millions of Californians access essential care. Today, more than 14 million people rely on Medi-Cal for behavioral health, dental, vision, long-term care, and other vital services.

03/06/2026

We appreciate for meeting with PEACH members to discuss federal policy discussions impacting California’s health care safety net. Our members are in D.C. today highlighting the vital role of safety-net hospitals and thanking Congress for eliminating $16B in DSH cuts.

03/06/2026

Thank you for meeting with PEACH members to discuss federal policy discussions impacting California’s health care safety net. Our members are in D.C. today highlighting the vital role of safety-net hospitals and thanking Congress for eliminating $16B in DSH cuts.

03/04/2026

Thank you Rep. Jimmy Panetta for meeting with PEACH members to discuss the federal policy discussions that are threatening California’s health care safety net.

03/04/2026

PEACH members are in D.C. today discussing the importance of California’s health care safety net and thanking Congress for eliminating $16B in scheduled cuts to disproportionate share hospitals (DSH). Thank you Congressman Juan Vargas for meeting with our members.

02/25/2026

Millions of Californians rely on safety-net hospitals for emergency and trauma care. Protecting these hospitals is vital for the health of our state.

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02/20/2026

February is American Heart Month, focused on heart health, prevention and access to cardiovascular care. PEACH hospitals deliver critical heart care services for Californians across the safety-net.
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02/16/2026

With government-funded programs covering 80% of safety-net hospital patients, PEACH hospitals play a critical role in providing care to Californians that need it most.

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02/11/2026

As California implements new federal requirements under H.R. 1, maintaining Medi-Cal coverage is critical for patients and the hospitals that serve them. Thank you California Department of Health Care Services for your efforts to reduce coverage disruptions and protect access to care.

📢 DHCS is committed to helping Medi-Cal members maintain coverage as we implement new federal requirements under H.R. 1. Our implementation plan outlines what’s changing and how we’ll support members and stakeholders. Learn more: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/federal-impacts/Pages/HR-1-Implementation-Plan.aspx

02/06/2026

Nearly 9 in 10 patients at safety-net hospitals rely on government funded health coverage. Thank you to Congress and the President for taking this important step to protect health care access for these communities.