Data is captured in a variety of ways but is often underutilized to impact positive change. Hospitals may be able to do a better job applying data analysis tools to reinforce goals, support or challenge processes, and demonstrate value. Join CHA to learn how UCSF Health, ranked among the nation’s top ten hospitals, utilizes dashboards […]
High-quality patient care is a shared goal among health care professionals throughout our state and the Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). CHA hosts its annual meeting between members and CHCQ leaders on November 7. It is an opportunity to hear from the leadership of CDPH’s Center […]
“Hospitals with a cybersecurity plan in place prior to an attack have a better chance at minimizing damage.” Mary Massey, CHA Vice President of Emergency Management The Internet represents one of the biggest tools hospitals utilize to function successfully. It is also one of the largest vulnerabilities. Safeguarding devices, networks, and data from cyberattacks is […]
CHA DataSuite has released an on-demand educational brief on Medicare Value-Based Purchasing (VBP). This is part one of a three-part series. The first recording is an overview of the VBP program and a guide to effectively interpreting the analysis released by CHA DataSuite. Additional briefings on Hospital Readmissions Reduction and Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction quality programs […]
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“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Hellen Keller CHA is bringing together EMS partners from multiple emergency services organizations to provide an overview of the future landscape of emergency medical services (EMS) in California. Liz Basnett, Director of the California Emergency Medical Services Authority, will provide a high-level overview […]
While Assembly Bill (AB) 2275 went into law six months ago, interpretations on implementing changes vary among counties, and many unanswered questions remain in emergency departments across the state. Join CHA to hear what the law requires, what Lanterman-Petris Short (LPS) Act patients’ rights come into play, and how to engage community partners to successfully […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued two proposed rules related to Medicaid programs. They are designed to increase payment transparency and accountability, improve access to care, quality, and health outcomes, and better promote health equity for Medicaid beneficiaries across fee-for-service and managed care delivery systems, with notable proposed changes to directed payments. […]
Older adults who experience acute health events – often exacerbations of chronic disease or co-morbidities – are regularly managed through services provided in multiple settings – hospital emergency departments, inpatient care, and post-acute care settings – and require several risky care transitions. These episodes are among the top drivers of health care costs and poor […]