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Update on 2022 Outpatient PPS and Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rules Participant Information

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its calendar year (CY) 2022 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) proposed rule on July 19. CMS estimates that Medicare expenditures under OPPS will increase by $1.35 billion based on changes in the proposed rule. CMS also issued its calendar year (CY) 2022 physician fee schedule (PFS) proposed rule on July 13. CHA is hosting a members-only webinar to discuss updates to these proposed rules […]

Seismic Legislation Updates Webinar – Participant Information

Senate Bill (SB) 1432, CHA’s sponsored seismic relief legislation, and Assembly Bill 869 (Wood) are progressing through their respective appropriations committees.  Join CHA’s Trina Gonzalez and Kathryn Austin Scott for the latest updates on SB 1432 and learn what hospitals should anticipate next in their seismic compliance efforts

TEAM Bundled Payment Final Rule Webinar – Participant Information

Over 100 California hospitals were selected to participate in the finalized Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM). Additionally, current participants in other Medicare bundled payment models can opt into TEAM which begins in January of 2026.  The 30-day bundled payment model will hold selected hospitals accountable for the cost and quality of certain high-volume surgical procedures […]

The Buffer Zone: A Novel Approach to MCI Surge in the Era of Hospital Crowding – Participant Information

Public health and health care preparedness and response are key facilitators in managing wildfires and extreme heat events. Health systems see medical surge, increased patient comorbidities, and increased resource needs when communities are affected by climate extremes. This presentation will provide an overview of an ongoing project between the University of California’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity, and the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to strengthen and streamline the city’s emergency response plans and protocols for climate-related events.

Preparing for Extreme Heat and Smoke Impact in Clinical Settings – Participant Information

Public health and health care preparedness and response are key facilitators in managing wildfires and extreme heat events. Health systems see medical surge, increased patient comorbidities, and increased resource needs when communities are affected by climate extremes. This presentation will provide an overview of an ongoing project between the University of California’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity, and the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to strengthen and streamline the city’s emergency response plans and protocols for climate-related events.

Assembly Bill 40 (2023) – APOT Reduction Protocol Requirements

As mandated by Assembly Bill 40 (2023), California hospitals must submit Ambulance Patient Offload Time (APOT) Reduction Protocols by September 1, 2024. This Educational Brief will provide you with some best practices from your peers. This presentation reviews key deadlines and requirements and shares Sutter Health’s approach to incorporating APOT protocols into existing procedures.   If […]

OHCA Updates on Implementation

The Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA), established in 2022, is an important new state agency tasked with reining in the growth in health care spending. OHCA’s major responsibilities include: This webinar series provides background on OHCA and updates on implementation. Please contact Ben Johnson at bjohnson@calhospital.org with any questions on OHCA.