As required annually by law, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its federal fiscal year (FFY) 2026 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule. CMS proposes to increase payment rates for most hospitals paid under the IPPS by 2.4% in FFY 2026. The net impact of the proposed rule will increase payments […]
Working with Medicare Advantage (MA) plans can be challenging to manage. The rule and processes are complex, constantly evolving, and often difficult to navigate. To address these challenges, CHA will hold a four-part webinar series, covering an overview of MA rules, the complexities around observation status and the two-midnight rule, access to post-acute care, and […]
California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 35 in November, yet no proposal has been submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for federal approval. CHA is working with a strong coalition to change that. Join CHA’s Adam Dorsey and Mark Farouk as they discuss what’s behind the delays and share CHA’s strategy for […]
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) recently submitted a final draft of the Hospital Fee Program (IX) fee and payment model to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The model should be considered a draft until the state receives official CMS approval, which is expected to take four to six months. CHA will release […]
Discover how to leverage your Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES) to transform health care into a learning structure. This innovative summit will teach you how to break barriers and solve what keeps us up at night. It will provide information to help you communicate better (internally and with patients) and strengthen patient care delivery. Presenters will address how to improve patient care design, and discuss innovative programs that reduce costs, accelerate efficiency, and enhance reliability.
Congress and the administration are considering significant cuts to Medicare and Medicaid payments to hospitals and limiting access to coverage. Join CHA’s federal lobbyist to learn how you can help educate your member of congress about how these plans could impact your community, your patients and your hospital.
The Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) is moving at a rapid pace, implementing ambitious spending targets and other rules. OHCA has recently turned its attention toward the hospital field, with a goal of adding further restrictions on spending growth for at least some hospitals.
We invite you to attend an important webinar on CHA’s Summer Federal Advocacy Plan. We are encouraging hospitals to schedule tours with their congressional representatives during the August congressional break when representatives will be back in their districts. This webinar will help you plan accordingly for your hospital tour.