Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA)
Introduction to OHCA
Established in 2022, the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) recognizes that it is in the public interest that all Californians receive health care that is accessible, affordable, equitable, high-quality, and universal.
Slow Spending Growth
- Statewide Spending Target
- Total Health Care Expenditures (THCE)
Promote High Value
- Primary Care
- Behavioral Health
- Workforce Stability
- Alternative Payment Models
- Equity
- Quality
Assess Market Consolidation
- Material Change Notices (MCN)
- Cost and Market Impact Reviews (CMIR)
Office Updates
Statewide Health Care Spending Target
The Office of Health Care Affordability’s Board has approved a statewide spending target of 3%, phased in over a 5-year period. Read about the approved spending target in the press release.
Alternative Payment Model Standards and Adoption Goals
- The Health Care Affordability Board approved Alternative Payment Model (APM) Standards and Adoption Goals in June 2024.
- Read about the OHCA APM Standards and Adoption Goals.
Workforce Stability Standards
- The Office adopted its initial set of Workforce Stability Standards in June 2024.
- Read about the OHCA Workforce Stability Standards.
Primary Care Investment Benchmark
- The Health Care Affordability Board approved primary care investment benchmarks in October 2024.
- Read about the OHCA Primary Care Investment Benchmark.
Expanded Non-Claims Payments Framework
- Read about the Expanded Non-Claims Payments Framework.
OHCA Newsletter
Read the latest OHCA Newsletter: December 2024 Newsletter
OHCA Newsletter Archive:
Public Meetings
Health Care Affordability Board (HCAB)
HCAB Advisory Committee
Investment & Payment Workgroup
Total Health Care Expenditures (THCE) Data Submitter Workgroup
OHCA Workshops
Statutes & Regulations
HCAI and OHCA program enabling statutes and regulations (existing and proposed).
Background & Resources
Program overview and FAQ.
Contact
Contact OHCA at ohca@hcai.ca.gov with any questions.
Subscribe to OHCA News
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