California’s emergency departments (EDs) provide a critical source of health care to people with acute medical conditions or who have experienced trauma or injury. EDs are expected to treat all patients regardless of their ability to pay. California Emergency Departments: A Critical Source of Care looks at the most recent data on supply, visits, and wait times, as well as trends from 2009 to 2019.

Between 2006 and 2016, the number of visits to California's emergency departments increased by 44%. This Almanac report explores the data behind those visits.

California’s general acute care (GAC) hospitals discharged 3.8 million patients and had 45 million outpatient visits in 2017. This quick reference guide provides an overview of the state’s GAC hospitals, including number of beds, use of services, and selected financial measures.

Capacity at California's acute care hospitals was fairly stable over the decade from 2004 to 2013, with some regional variation. This Almanac report, California Hospitals: An Evolving Environment, examines number of hospitals and supply of beds, use of services, finances, and quality.