Nicole Hoffman

CHA Issues Draft Comments on IPPS Proposed Rule

CHA has issued members-only draft comments on the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule. Members should note that this is a working draft and subject to change. CHA encourages members to use the draft as a template to submit their own comment letters, which are due to the Centers […]

CMS Removes COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Health Care Workers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule withdrawing the COVID-19 vaccination requirements for workers in most health care settings that receive Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement. They include but are not limited to hospitals, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgical settings, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities.   

CHA Comments on FFY 2024 IRF, SNF, and IPF PPS Proposed Rules

CHA has submitted comments on the federal fiscal year 2024 inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) prospective payment system (PPS), skilled-nursing facility (SNF) PPS, and inpatient psychiatric facility (IPF) PPS proposed rules. CHA encourages members to use the drafts as a template to submit their own comment letters.  

Provider Relief Fund Reporting Period 5 Opens July 1

CHA is reminding members that Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting period 5 opens on July 1, 2023. This reporting period covers funds received Jan. 1 through June 30, 2022. PRF recipients have until June 30, 2023, to use any funds received during this time frame to offset expenses or lost revenue related to COVID-19.   

CMS Updates FAQs on End of COVID-19 PHE

On May 19, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services updated its frequently asked questions on the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency and related waivers and flexibilities, including revised responses to questions about the use of telehealth for certain therapy services and mental health services.