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CHA Finance and Reimbursement Conference Highlights State and Federal Policy Changes
What’s happening: Last week, CHA hosted a Finance and Reimbursement Conference, bringing together hospital finance leaders, policymakers and health care experts. The successful conference included discussion and insight into the federal/state landscape and the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA).
DHCS Responds to Latest CMS Questions on Program 9
What’s happening: With its response to a third round of questions on Hospital Fee Program 9 (2025) fee-for-service payments, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has now addressed all inquiries from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Resources Available for New EMSA Reporting Portals
What’s happening: As a reminder, the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) recently launched the California Patient Outcomes Portal (CAL-POP) for specialty care data and the California Hospital Online Portal (CHOP) for electronic patient records, and is now sharing resources to help hospitals use the new systems.
CHA, CDPH to Host Nov. 4 Leadership Updates and District Sessions
What’s happening: On Nov. 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. (PT), CHA and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will host a members-only CDPH Leadership Updates and District Sessions webinar.
OHCA Considers Penalty Regs as Comment Period Closes
What's happening: The Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) board is meeting today, with much of its discussion expected to focus on the office's recently released progressive enforcement and penalty regulations.
CHA Joins Dozens of Hospitals in Opposing Reallocation of Prop 35 Funding
What’s happening: CHA joined a group of hospital organizations to submit a letter to Gov. Newsom expressing concern over the Department of Health Care Services’ reallocation of funding designated for Behavioral Health Facilities Throughput under Proposition 35. CHA also issued a news release on Wednesday.
CHA Supports Bill to Improve Reporting of Real-Time ICU Bed Availability
What’s happening: CHA sent a letter in support of the Improving Care Utilization through Bed Exchange and Data Sharing Act of 2026 (ICU Bed Act of 2026) (H.R. 8271), which was introduced by Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23).
CDPH Reminds Facilities About Reporting Requirements During Planned Power Outages
What’s happening: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released All Facilities Letter 26-29, which reminds facilities of their reporting obligations during planned Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.
State Distributes $166 Million Via Rural Health Transformation Program
What’s happening: The state has distributed more than $166 million in California Rural Health Transformation Program funding to 108 organizations across 45 counties, including dozens of hospitals.