2024 Emergency Services Forum Resources
Location:
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach1107 Jamboree RdNewport Beach, CA 92660, CA 92501
Education
Change Cyberattack Hospital Impacts Webinar – Participant Information
Following the late February ransomware attack that shut down Change Healthcare — the largest health care payment system in the country — patients, hospitals, and other providers continue to reel from the effects. Learn about the steps CHA and our national partners are taking to advocate for impacted hospitals and minimize the fallout. CHA will provide updates...
DMHC Complaint and Appeals Process Webinar – Participant Information
The California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) has established mechanisms to resolve problems and manage complaints. While the process might not solve everything, it’s good to be familiar with what is available, how to execute the process, and know its limitations.During this webinar, DMHC experts will provide an overview of their jurisdiction then walk...
Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) – A Deep Dive on Spending Targets — Participant Information
The Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) recently released its final recommendation of a 3% spending growth target for 2025-29. A 45-day public comment period on the proposed target ends on March 11. Your support is needed to advocate for a spending target that is attainable, sustainable, and supportive of efforts by hospitals and other providers...
Proposed Changes to the No Surprises Act Independent Dispute Resolution Process — Participant Information
CMS has proposed rule changes to streamline the No Surprises Act (NSA) independent dispute resolution (IDR) process. Comments on the proposal are due January 2, this is your chance to ask questions and make your voice heard before changes become final. The proposed rule aims to accelerate determinations of whether a claim is eligible for the...
What You Need to Know to Meet Upcoming Seismic Reporting Deadlines — Participant Information
Don’t wait until the last minute to ensure your hospital prepares the seismic reports due by the end of the year. Register now for this informative webinar and get the answers your hospital needs to complete your 2030 seismic reports on time. Assembly Bill 1882, enacted last year, requires that on or before January 1,...
Inpatient Prospective Payment System — Participant Information
As required annually by law, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule. CMS proposes to increase payment rates for most hospitals paid under the IPPS by 2.8% in FFY 2024. The net impact of the proposed rule will increase payments...
Emergency Services Legislative Updates — Participant Information
Recent years have brought significant changes to the landscape of emergency departments (ED). With heightened interest of the legislature as indicated by the number of bills specific to the emergency medical system (EMS), more transitions and complications to the health care delivery system might further weaken an already fragile ED foundation. Now is the time...
Overview of Changes to the Medicare BPCI-A Payment Model — Participant Information
CMS recently announced the extension of the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced (BPCI-A) model. Join us for this informative webinar as experts provide an overview of the model, including updates for 2024 participation, application considerations, and program details. Organizations that have never applied for BPCI-A, as well as current BPCI-A participants, will benefit from...
Multipurpose Senior Services Program — Participant Information
The Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) provides social and health care management services to assist individuals to remain in their own homes and communities. In this webinar, learn how MSSP can support the discharge planning process and reduce re-admissions. CHA is hosting a webinar to increase awareness about the program and provide information on the...