High-quality patient care is a shared goal among health care professionals throughout our state and the Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). To reach this end, both CDPH and hospital staff continue to work together during difficult times with an eye to the future. Join us as […]
Are you up to date with the No Surprises Act (NSA) final ruling and what to implement as a result? If you can’t confidently answer yes, CHA has you covered. The Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (tri-agencies) have issued a long-anticipated No Surprises Act final rule to update several key requirements related to […]
To assist hospitals, CHA — in partnership with Pacific Gas & Electric, San Diego Gas & Electric, and Southern California Edison — has prepared this on-demand recording that explains more about the medical baseline programs and details the support and resources available from the utility companies.
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, a hospital can request an expedited payment while it waits for its application to be processed. In partnership with Region 9 FEMA and CalOES, CHA is hosting a […]
This session will provide detailed analysis of the latest Medicare Cost Report Changes from the most popular speakers on the subject. Key topics include: Review changes to key Medicare cost report forms and supporting exhibits Identify new data capture requirements necessary to complete the cost report Discuss areas where the new instructions are unclear
Get intel on the latest changes to the Hospital Fee Program and CHA’s perspective on recent Medi-Cal updates. Topics to be covered include: Review of the new Hospital Fee Program (Program 7) Medi-Cal Reform (CalAIM) Medi-Cal Managed Care Changes
This session will review the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) authorizing statute and the specific requirements of the Office, including: Increasing transparency on cost and quality Developing cost targets for the health care field Enforcing compliance through financial penalties Monitoring market transactions that may adversely affect market competition, prices, quality, access, and the total […]
An expert panel will explain the key factors in recent court cases, discuss their potential implications, and present steps hospitals may consider given the current legal landscape. Decisions Impacting Provider Reimbursement: Important cases from Medicare, Medicaid & Commercial Payers Status of Major Group Appeal Issues Audit issues This session will address the difference-makers in reimbursement […]
Join us as we discuss the biggest changes to the most important rules that govern Medicare payments and see where the greatest impacts could lie. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recent actions final and proposed; this webinar will focus on: Review of the proposed 2023 OPPS (outpatient prospective payment system) Review […]
The recent state approval of more than $1 billion for recognition and retention of health care workers represents an important step toward honoring and rewarding those who have served tirelessly during the pandemic. Hospitals will play a critical role in helping make sure that these funds find their way to the health care workers who […]