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 Spending Target
The Office of Health Care Affordability has announced its recommendation for the statewide health care spending target.
- Notice of Publication- Proposed Statewide Spending Target
- Read about the spending target methodology and proposal: Proposed Statewide Spending Target Recommendation
OHCA received the following public comment on the proposed statewide spending target:
Alternative Payment Model Standards
- The Office of Health Care Affordability has announced its proposed Alternative Payment Model (APM) Standards and Adoption Goal recommendation.
- Read about the proposed APM recommendation: OHCA Recommendation to Board- Proposed APM Standards and Goal
- Notice of Publication and Public Meeting- APM Standards and Goal Recommendations
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
To receive regular informational updates about the program, please subscribe to our mailing list by completing the form on HCAI’s subscription page.