California Congressional Delegation Urges Action on Medicaid DSH Cuts
In the U.S. House, 41 members of the California congressional delegation — more than three-quarters of California representatives — signed a bipartisan letter urging House leadership to take action on the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act (H.R. 2665), legislation to delay the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts that are scheduled for Oct. 1. In total, 231 members of […]
CHA State-Federal Alert Seeks Attention on Emergency Funding and Medi-Cal Reimbursements, Upcoming DSH Cuts
Last week, CHA issued a joint state-federal alert seeking members’ attention and action on two issues:
Support for one-time state funding to stabilize hospitals and long-term increases in Medi-Cal reimbursements
Support for a federal bill to delay Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts
For the state portion of the alert, CHA is asking hospital leaders to send a letter to the state senator and Assembly member who represent your hospital to voice your support for a one-time request for funds to stabilize distressed hospitals, as well as increases in Medi-Cal reimbursements. A letter framework with a high-level guide to the messages that should be included is available for members’ use. Letters should be sent by May 10; please send a copy to Mark Farouk at mfarouk@calhospital.org.
For the federal bill, CHA is asking hospital leaders to call or email their U.S. representative by May 11 to ask them to:
Co-sponsor the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act (H.R. 2665), legislation to delay the Medicaid DSH cuts that are scheduled for Oct. 1.
Sign a letter to the leadership of the House of Representatives calling for urgent action on the legislation.
U.S House Holds Multiple Hearings on Hospital Issues
CHA thanks members for responding to the targeted alert calling for hospitals to contact their congressional representatives ahead of the four House subcommittee hearings on transparency, disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments, outpatient payments, 340B, physician-owned hospitals, tax-exempt status, and many other hospital issues.
CHA Issues Summary of Proposed Rule on Medicare DSH Adjustment Determinations
CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of a proposed rule that would change the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) policies on how the Medicare disproportionate share (DSH) adjustment is determined.
CMS Issues Proposed Rule on Medicaid DSH Third-Party Payments
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule that updates regulatory requirements of the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program.
Disproportionate Share Hospital Eligibility for 2022-23 Data Corrections Due on Sept. 12
On Aug. 1, the Department of Health Care Services notified district hospitals and private hospitals of their tentative eligibility for disproportionate share hospital (DSH) and virtual DSH, also known as DSH replacement, for fiscal year 2022-23. Hospitals have until Sept. 12 to review their DSH eligibility determination and may correct and resubmit their data if […]
CHA Comments on FFY 2023 IPPS Proposed Rule
CHA has submitted comments on the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
CHA Issues Detailed Summary of FFY 2023 IPPS Proposed Rule, Will Hold Webinar May 25
CHA has issued a comprehensive summary of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 inpatient prospective payment system proposed rule released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Comments on the proposed rule are due to CMS by 2 p.m. (PT) on June 17.
DHCS Sends FY 2021-22 Disproportionate Share Hospital Data to Hospitals for Data Correction Period
On May 2, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) sent payment and utilization data to hospitals that have been determined eligible for payments under the disproportionate share hospital (DSH) and DSH replacement programs for fiscal year 2021-22.
CHA Provides Additional Details on FFY 2023 IPPS Proposed Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule. Comments on the proposed rule are due to CMS by June 17.