California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems
Hospitals and Health CareCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (CAPH) operates within the hospitals and health care sector, representing California’s 17 public health care systems, including county-owned and affiliated networks plus the five UC academic medical centers. Its role centers on strengthening the capacity of these systems to ensure access to comprehensive, high-quality, and equitable health care for all Californians, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Based in Oakland, California, CAPH focuses on policy and advocacy aimed at supporting the state’s health care safety net and addressing the needs of publicly funded hospitals and safety-net providers. The organization serves public health care systems as its primary audience, working to address systemic challenges and improve care delivery for underserved populations. A recent development includes CAPH announcing the appointment of Katie Rodriguez as Senior Director of Policy in December 2022, reflecting ongoing efforts to advance its policy work.