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As Session Closes, Two Big Issues Delayed

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.In these final few days of the 2021 legislative session, with all political eyes on the Sept. 14 recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom, there is mixed news on two issues of great importance to hospitals. Both CHA’s proposed 2030 seismic mandate […]

White House COVID-19 Booster Shot Plan Still Subject to FDA, CDC Evaluation

On Aug.18, the White House COVID-19 Response Team and public health and medical experts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that they are prepared to offer COVID-19 booster shots to fully vaccinated adults ages 18 and older. According to this announcement, these individuals would be eligible for their booster shot eight...

CHA Comments on No Surprises Act Regulation

CHA submitted comments on the interim final rule with comment period implementing the No Surprises Act.  In the letter, while CHA supports efforts to reduce patients’ out-of-pocket costs for health care, CHA raises a number of concerns with provisions of the interim final rule, including the qualified payment amount calculation and notice and consent process.   Additionally, CHA asks the tri-agencies to protect patients from confusion and consumers from higher premiums — resulting from...