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 […]
On July 10, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its calendar year (CY) 2025 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) proposed rule and physician fee schedule (PFS) proposed rule.
CHA is hosting this members-only webinar to discuss key proposals in these proposed rules ahead of the comment deadline.
Join CHA’s Trina Gonzalez and Kathryn Austin Scott for updates on SB 1432, the status of the legislative proposal and next steps in the process, and ways you can advocate for your hospital and community.
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.
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: Increasing transparency of health care spending Setting and enforcing targets for the growth in health care spending Overseeing market transactions Establishing new standards to protect […]
Join CHA’s Trina Gonzalez and Kathryn Austin Scott for updates on SB 1432, the status of the legislative proposal and next steps in the process, and ways you can advocate for your hospital and community.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality rule. The rule finalizes significant changes and clarifications regarding managed care delivery and finance. Join CHA’s Chad Mulvany, Ben McGowan, and Amber Ott as they provide key highlights of finalized policies, including: Hold […]
Senate Bill (SB) 1432, CHA’s sponsored legislation to provide relief from California’s 2030 seismic construction mandates, passed the Senate Health Committee on April 24 on an 11-0 vote and was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. Join CHA’s Trina Gonzalez and Kathryn Scott as they provide updates on SB 1432, what to expect next in […]
A doula delivers emotional and physical support for the birthing parent before, during, and after pregnancy and childbirth. While doulas can’t provide medical advice or care, they can and do assist and advocate for the birthing parent. The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) added doula services as a covered Medi-Cal benefit on January 1, 2023. […]
As required annually by law, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its federal fiscal year (FFY) 2025 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule.