Sustainable Funding
DHLF works to advance and protect critical hospital funding programs that support California's public hospitals. This includes engagement on Medicaid supplemental payments, state financing policies, waiver opportunities, and the development of new funding and reimbursement strategies that strengthen local health care access.
State Advocacy
DHLF advocates on behalf of district and municipal hospitals in the Capitol and with state agencies on the issues that matter most to local communities. As hospital leaders, members bring a powerful voice to discussions around the state budget, legislation, Medi-Cal policy, and other decisions that directly affect hospitals, patients, and regional economies throughout California.
Federal Advocacy
DHLF helps elevate the voice of California's district and municipal hospitals at the federal level. Members of Congress and their staff consider a wide range of policy issues, but hospital leaders bring firsthand knowledge of how federal decisions impact care delivery, financial stability, and community access. DHLF works to ensure those real-world perspectives are heard and reflected in federal policy discussions.