National Pledge on Billing Will Affirm CA Hospitals’ Commitment
California’s hospitals are recognized nationwide for their longstanding work to ensure that care is accessible for everyone, because our state’s hospital leaders instinctively know that health care is a basic human need.
CMS, OSHA Issue Regulations on COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued an interim final rule with comment period, requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for workers in most health care settings that receive Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement, including but not limited to hospitals, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgical settings, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities.
CMS Issues CY 2022 OPPS Final Rule, Increases Price Transparency Penalties
On Nov. 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized Medicare payment rates for hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) services. CMS estimates that Medicare expenditures under the outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) will increase by $1.3 billion based on changes in the final rule.
HHS Renews COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration
The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration for another 90 days, effective Oct. 18. The 90-day renewal puts the public health emergency in place through Jan. 16, 2022, and ensures flexibilities — like waivers and special rules tied to the declaration — remain in place for providers.
CHA Issues Summary of Part II of Surprise Medical Billing Regulation
CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the second interim final rule with comment period implementing the No Surprises Act. Comments are due to the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury by 2 p.m. (PT) on Dec. 6.
CHA Comments on No Surprises Act Enforcement Provisions Proposed Rule
CHA commented on the proposed rule detailing the enforcement provisions related to the No Surprises Act (NSA). In the letter, CHA raises concerns about the promulgation of regulations related to enforcement actions before the full set of regulations required to implement the NSA’s core provisions have been produced. CHA also offers specific technical recommendations to ensure that providers have an appropriate opportunity to respond […]
New Name, Expanded Workforce Programs for OSHPD
On Oct. 4, the former Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) officially launched its new name — the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) — and an updated website.
Tri-Agencies Release Interim Final Rule on No Surprises Act Regulations
On Sept. 30, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury released an interim final rule providing additional regulations implementing the No Surprises Act.
CHA Issues Summary of No Surprises Act Enforcement Provisions Proposed Rule
CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the proposed rule detailing the enforcement provisions related to the No Surprises Act
CHA Comments on HRSA Request for Information on COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund Reporting Burden
CHA has submitted comments on a request for information on the burden associated with COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting released by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Comments are due to HRSA by 2 p.m. (PT) on Sept. 24 and should be emailed to paperwork@hrsa.gov.