CHA Provides State-Specific Language for Model No Surprises Act Forms
CHA has drafted language summarizing California’s surprise billing laws for the No Surprises Act model disclosure notice for patient protections against surprise billing notice regarding patient protections against surprise billing.
CHA Comments on Second No Surprises Act Interim Final Rule
CHA has submitted comments on the second interim final rule implementing the No Surprises Act (NSA) that includes provisions related to the independent dispute resolution (IDR) process, good faith estimates for uninsured individuals, and the Patient-Provider Dispute Resolution process.
Federal Court Temporarily Halts CMS Vaccine Mandate Interim Final Rule
On Nov. 30, a federal district court in Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking enforcement of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) interim final rule requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for workers in most health care settings that receive Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement.
CMS Releases Model Language for No Surprises Act Forms
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a number of templated forms and model notices related to the No Surprises Act.
CMS Issues Final Revisions of Co-Location Guidance
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued final guidance on hospital co-location with other hospitals or health care facilities. The guidance — which is revised from earlier 2019 draft guidance — clarifies how CMS and state surveyors will evaluate space-sharing or contracted staff and service arrangements for compliance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation. CHA is reviewing the draft guidance and will […]
CHA Chart Highlights Differences Between State and Federal Vaccine Mandates
In response to member questions, CHA has created a side-by-side comparison of the three federal vaccine mandates and the California public health officer order requiring health care workers to be vaccinated. California hospitals that participate in the Medicare or Medi-Cal program must comply with the state public health officer order and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services […]
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.