Originally recorded November 16, 2020
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On September 29, 2020, Governor Newsom signed AB 890 into law. AB 890 allows nurse practioners to work without physician supervision, removing the supervisory requirement in existing law.
Originally recorded November 13, 2020
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What are your next steps when an individual with intellectual or development disabilities can’t be discharged to their original location? Who are you partnering with to gain information?
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has regional centers throughout the state that provide assistance and resources when help is needed with discharge issues — not just for hospitals but for individuals and their families.
Originally recorded October 30, 2020
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Visitation challenges have become increasingly complex as hospitals address access issues and must comply with changing COVID 19-related requirements and guidance. Establishing guidelines to determine who can visit which patients while keeping patients and staff safe can prove challenging. This webinar can help.
Originally recorded October 14, 2020
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One way of doing things, then another.
On Jun. 14, HHS CARES Provider Relief Fund defined lost revenue as any revenue a provider lost due to COVID-19. That changed dramatically on Sept. 19 when HHS issued a new definition of lost revenue.
This new definition is especially problematic for hospitals and will impact planning and budgeting, accounting, auditing and bond ratings. This program will:
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Opioid abuse is a long-standing problem in California.
The substance use disorder (SUD) crisis might seem insurmountable, but the CA Bridge Program has developed a model of care that saves lives and helps patients with SUDs get back on track. The 24/7 program is built upon three pillars: rapid access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT), welcoming and destigmatized care and specially trained substance use navigators (SUNs) that connect patients to ongoing care and support.
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AB 685 was signed by Governor Newsom and goes into effect on January 1, 2021. It contains numerous new obligations for all employers to provide notice of potential exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace. While there are special provisions with respect to notice to employees whose job duties necessarily bring them into contact with individuals who are known to have COVID-19 or are persons under investigation, the new law does apply to all employers including health facilities. In addition, the law allows CalO
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This presentation provides members with a high level summary of significant proposals included in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) calendar year 2021 outpatient prospective system and physician fee schedule proposed rules. CHA will also provide members with information on the development of our comments, which are due to the agency by October 5.
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COVID-Specific Workers' Compensation Presumption Law Goes Into Effect September 17
On September 17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed SB 1159 and it goes into effect immediately. This bill adopts a COVID-19 specific presumption in the workers' compensation system for employees that test positive for COVID-19. The bill is retroactive to July 6, 2020 and expires on January 1, 2023.
The bill does four things:
Originally recorded September 24, 2020
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Are you aware of the changes that have been made by CMS and proposed changes by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) that will affect every single rural health clinic? While some of these changes are final during the COVID-19 period, and others being proposed by DHCS are subject to CMS approval, you will still want to be aware of the financial impact they may have on your rural health clinic.
Originally recorded October 29, 2020
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The webinar will address the intricacies of new laws and updates, including:
