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23-1399 Stay Compliant with Electronic Notification Requirements
Health Net·CA · Emergency Medicine, Critical Care·Provider News
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Hospitals in specific California counties must use qualified health information organizations (QHIOs) to send electronic notifications for all patient admissions, discharges, and transfers. This applies to Medi-Cal patients in Kern, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tulare counties.
Action Required
Hospitals must implement electronic notification system through a qualified health information organization (QHIO) to electronically notify for all patient admissions, discharges, and transfers for Medi-Cal patients. Applies only to facilities in Kern, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tulare counties in California.