On-Demand Learning
Transforming to Age-Friendly Health Care — Participant Information
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...
Seismic Community Engagement Member Briefings — Participant Information
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...
Advancing LGBTQ+ Health Equity with the Healthcare Equality Index — Participant Information
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...
FEMA Region 9/CalOES Reimbursement Update — Participant Information
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...
Health Workforce Initiatives — Participant Information
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.
Filing the Triennial Occupational Mix Index Report — Participant Information
CMS requires any hospital that is subject to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) to complete an Occupational Mix Survey (OMS) every three years. Data from this survey is used to calculate an Occupational Mix Adjustment Factor (OMAF). CMS developed the OMAF to account for the disparity in labor mix. Filing the Triennial Occupational Mix...
Seismic Survey Results and Campaign — Participant Information
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...
Medicare Area Wage Index Litigation Update — Participant Information
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...
Updates on the No Surprises Act Implementation — Participant Information
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,...