“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 […]
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. […]
CHA is offering member briefings on how to effectively share your story about the 2030 seismic requirements that threaten access to health care in your community. These member briefings will offer ideas on how to utilize CHA’s Community Engagement Toolkit: Seismic to engage community partners and state legislators. CHA’s President & CEO, Carmela Coyle, Kiyomi […]
Hospitals strive to create an environment where all patients, visitors, and employees feel safe, supported, and respected. But how do you know if your hospital is truly meeting those needs? One way is to participate in the upcoming Healthcare Equity Index Survey from the Human Rights Campaign. This biennial survey evaluates and scores health care facilities on […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is tasked with providing emergency assistance to hospitals. The FEMA application process is complex, and the review process takes time. However, there are steps a hospital can take to accelerate payment. In partnership with FEMA Region 9 and CalOES, CHA is hosting a webinar providing an update on the […]
Staffing shortages remain a top concern for many hospitals and health systems in California. While many hospitals continue to be overwhelmed by staff burnout, organizations are looking for opportunities to develop and retain qualified employees. CHA is hosting this webinar with the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) to share initiatives and grant […]
CHA has launched a community engagement and education campaign to help lawmakers understand the critical need to provide hospitals with relief from the 2030 seismic requirements. CHA recently surveyed members on the very real and harmful impacts these requirements will have and is offering this briefing to share embargoed survey results. During this briefing, CHA […]
Since 2020, CHA has sponsored a legal challenge on behalf of its members to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) area wage index (AWI) policies that harm all California hospitals. Register for this webinar and listen to lawyers from Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, P.C. (HLB) for an update on this litigation. Learn about […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a variety of resources related to the No Surprises Act. CHA is hosting a webinar to review the updated resources and provide guidance for members navigating the No Surprises Act. Join Amanda Hayes-Kibreab, partner, and Alana Broe, […]