CHA News

CHA DataSuite Releases Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary Report for CY 2019-21

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CHA DataSuite has released a hospital-specific Medicare spending per beneficiary report (MSPB), that compares fee-for-service Medicare average spending per beneficiary at hospital/state/U.S. levels. The report, which is designed in the business intelligence platform, also shows a three-year MSPB trend (2019; July 1-Dec. 31, 2020; and 2021).  

CMS Issues FFY 2024 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 proposed rule on payments for hospice facilities. Comments are due to CMS by 2 p.m. (PT) on May 30.

Webinars Will Review OSHPD 3 Requirements for Clinics

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To help clinics and outpatient facilities understand the OSHPD 3 requirements found in Title 24 of the California Building Standards Code, the Department of Access and Information will host webinars on May 16 and May 18 to review the certification process.  

Progress on Stopping Unfair Payment Practices

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Late last week, the state regulatory agency that oversees health plans issued a sweeping letter to every plan in California making it clear that unfair payment practices must cease.   

Application Period Open for HRSA Loan Repayment Programs

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The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) application period for three National Health Services Corps (NHSC) loan repayment programs will close on April 25 at 4:30 p.m. (PT).  

CHA Brings Message of Hospital Financial Instability to Nation’s Capital

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This week, CHA President & CEO Carmela Coyle traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with key policymakers on hospital financial instability and the need to protect access to essential health care services. The message was shared with officials at the executive and legislative branches of the federal government.