AB 1113 would require every federally qualified health center (FQHC) to have an “annual mission spend ratio” of no less than 90%, dictating how health centers and clinics can use resources for patient care. It would also require the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to adopt a methodology for this purpose, for implementation by...
What’s happening: DataSuite has issued hospital-specific analyses of the inpatient post-acute care transfer (PACT) adjustment policy. The analysis shows the estimated impact on Medicare inpatient fee-for-service payments, and corresponding Medicare severity diagnosis-related group (MS-DRG) volumes from the inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) during federal fiscal years 2021-26.
What’s happening: On Jan. 20, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board will hold an advisory committee meeting on occupational exposure to plume (surgical smoke) in health care from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PT) via Zoom.
What’s happening: On Feb. 26, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will conduct a public hearing to consider approving adoption of the proposed climate data and financial risk reporting regulations.
What’s happening: At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Proposition 35 Protect Access to Health Care Act Stakeholder Advisory Committee was presented a revised spending plan for calendar years 2025 and 2026. The spending plan reflects investments supported by managed care organization (MCO) tax proceeds generated from taxes imposed on Medi-Cal managed care plans.
OHCA must engage every sector of health care in making data-driven decisions that improve care access, quality, and equity.
The Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) — the state’s response to affordability challenges — is on a path that will debilitate California’s health care system.
What’s happening: On Jan. 13, CHA hosted a Hospital 101 briefing to educate more than 60 legislators and legislative staff on hospitals’ role in the health care ecosystem ahead of the new legislative session.
What’s happening: To support hospitals in reporting Psychiatric Inpatient Experience (PIX) Survey data — mandatory as of Jan. 1 — the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a host of new resources including data collection templates, a data dictionary, and the Spanish version of the survey.
What’s happening: The Department of Health Care Access and Information Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD) recently revised Policy Intent Notice (PIN) 35 on emergency work authorization for health care decontamination facilities.
