CHA News

Minimum Wage Bill Threatens Access to Care

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A bill that claims to address health care worker retention in fact jeopardizes health care jobs, treats California’s essential workers inequitably, and reduces access to care throughout the state. 

FEMA Updates Guidance for COVID-19 Public Assistance Program

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Earlier this year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that the incident period for public assistance funding for eligible COVID-19-related work and reimbursable costs will close when the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies end on May 11.   

CMS Issues Two Post-Acute Care PPS Proposed Rules

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued proposed rules for two post-acute care setting prospective payment systems (PPS) for the 2024 federal fiscal year (FFY).   

CMS Will Permit Health Care Microgrid Systems for Emergency Power Sources

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a categorical waiver allowing most health care facilities to use emergency power sources authorized by the 2021 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Health Care Facilities Code, including a health care microgrid system (HCMS). The waiver excludes long-term care facilities that provide life support.   

CMS Clarifies Public Health Emergency Remains in Effect Until May 11

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has clarified that the COVID-19 public health emergency and related waivers and flexibilities remain in effect until May 11, despite the recent passage of Congress’ joint resolution (H.J. Res.7) that would end the COVID-19 national emergency.