What’s happening: On May 15, the state submitted the payment policies for the next iteration of the Hospital Fee Program (Program 9) to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This is the final piece needed for CMS to review the full application.
What's happening: Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule outlining changes to Medicaid supplemental payments, including managed care state-directed payments. This is some of the implementation rulemaking associated with the payment reductions Congress enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
What’s happening: All emergency departments (EDs) are encouraged to take part in the 2026 National Pediatric Readiness Program Assessment. This nationwide assessment, which is completed every five years, is open until May 30.
What’s happening: CHA DataSuite has released a hospital-specific analysis of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2027 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) based on the proposed rule.
What’s happening: CHA DataSuite has issued hospital-specific analyses of three prospective payment system proposed rules for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2027: inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPF), inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF), and skilled-nursing facilities (SNF). Analysis descriptions, which provide detailed information on the sources and methods, are available for the IPF, IRF, and SNF proposed rules.
What's happening: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued All Facilities Letter AFL 26-14, which outlines requirements for posting information related to the State Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman in skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs).
Earlier this week, representatives from multiple hospitals and health systems had an important opportunity at the Capitol to speak directly with key lawmakers about the value of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the dangers of severely curbing these tested and valuable supports for health care workers.
What’s happening: Gov. Newsom’s May Revision to the proposed 2026-27 state budget reflects a stronger-than-expected revenue outlook that avoids broad cuts to health care while maintaining a cautious fiscal approach that includes significant changes to Medi-Cal coverage.
What’s happening: Last week, Gov. Newsom announced the launch of a program that will provide 400 free diapers to the families of all babies born in California. Hospitals will provide diapers at the time of discharge, or shortly thereafter, such as during a newborn follow-up visit.
What’s happening: Today, Gov. Newsom released his May Revision budget proposal, which includes changes to Medi-Cal coverage along with spending cuts and revenue increases to address the long-term structural budget deficit. The proposal also includes $50 million to provide short-term support for distressed hospitals and commits to working with the Legislature on the issue.
