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More than 300 hospitals enrolled in Medi-Cal have received a letter from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to secure provider agreements or updates from hospitals. The targeted mailing was in response to a recent finding in the single state audit indicating that CDPH did not have complete provider information on file. The provider agreement is a requirement of federal and state laws for participation as a provider in the Medi-Cal program.
CHA has serious concerns regarding the contents of the provider agreement, and sent a letter to CDPH last week requesting that the agreement be revised to address the concerns. The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and CDPH previously informed CHA that members may obtain an extension to review and execute the agreement.
CHA has requested that CDPH postpone the deadline for returning a signed agreement until these issues are addressed. In addition, CHA has requested that agreements already executed by members be treated as ineffective until a new agreement is developed.
CHA encourages hospitals to have their legal counsel carefully review the agreement before taking any action. CDPH and DHCS reported to CHA that if hospitals need more time to review the agreement and are unable to meet the deadline, they should call (916) 552-8619 to request an extension.
CHA will continue to work with CDPH and DHCS, and will provide further information as it becomes available. Contact: Anne McLeod, (916) 552-7536, amcleod@calhospital.org.
