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 Office of Health Care Affordability has announced its proposed Alternative Payment Model (APM) Standards and Adoption Goal recommendation.
- Read the proposed APM recommendation: OHCA Recommendations to Board Proposed APM Standards and Goals – Revised June 2024
- Notice of Publication and Public Meeting- APM Standards and Goal Recommendations
Workforce Stability Standards
- The Office has announced its proposed Workforce Stability Standards recommendations.
- Read about the proposed Workforce Stability Standards: OHCA Recommendation to Board- Proposed Workforce Stability Standards
- Notice of Publication and Public Meeting- Proposed Workforce Stability Standards Recommendations
Primary Care Investment Benchmark
- The Office has announced its proposed Primary Care Investment Benchmark recommendation.
- Read about the proposed Primary Care Investment Benchmark: OHCA Recommendation to Board- Primary Care Investment Benchmark
- Notice of Publication and Public Meeting- Proposed Primary Care Investment Benchmark
OHCA Newsletter
Read the latest OHCA Newsletter: April 2024
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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