This is Ask an Expert where every weekday at 9:20am on KCBS we're giving you direct access to top experts in various fields.
This week is National Hospital Week, a time to celebrate the critical role California's hospitals play in the communities and the economy. California hospitals support 1.6 million jobs and generate $378 billion dollars in annual economic impact.
For a closer look, KCBS' Steve Scott spoke with Dr. Chris DeRienzo, Chief Physician Executive at the American Hospital Association.


May 15, 2026




