About Health Equity
Disparate health outcomes are often the result of historic and systemic inequalities and unequal access to health care. This is untenable in a just society. That’s why California’s hospitals are committed to ensuring every Californian receives equitable, high-quality care. Hospitals alone cannot eliminate health disparities; it will take systemic reform and broad partnerships to improve the status quo. View snapshots of health indicators for CA’s legislative and congressional districts.
CMS Delays Start Date for Proposed Payment Model to Expand Kidney Transplant Access
What’s happening: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) anticipates it will delay the proposed Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model start date until after Jan. 1, 2025.
What else to know: CMS anticipates a start date delay because it is still working to finalize the rule; the agency has not yet shared a new start date.
CDPH Licensing in a Post-Pandemic World — Participant Information
Significant changes impacting hospitals are coming with the governor’s announcement that the COVID-19 State of Emergency will end on February 28, 2023. Many state waivers will end and hospitals will need to plan in order to continue certain practices and operations. Experts from CHA and CDPH will address key issues and take questions during this […]
Preadmission Screening & Resident Review (PASRR) – Mandated Changes Webinar — Participant Information
Get ready for federally mandated changes to the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) process going into effect July 2023. This is not a drill! The deadline is set, a new form is in place, and hospitals must start using it in July. Join us and get details directly from the California Department of Health […]
Member Update and Discussion: FEMA Public Assistance Funds — Participant Information
FEMA public assistance represents an important source of funding to help governmental and not-for-profit hospitals and health systems offset COVID-19 related expenses. However, CHA members have experience numerous delays in getting their applications processed. Join Anne O’Rourke, Senior Vice President, Federal Relations and Chad Mulvany, Vice President Federal Policy as they provide an update on […]
Health Information Exchanges and the Data Sharing Agreement — Participant Information
Through the enactment of Assembly Bill 133 (2021), California has established a statewide health and human services data exchange framework, which includes a single data sharing agreement (DSA) and a common set of policies and procedures that govern the exchange of health information among health care, social services, and other entities. CHA is hosting a […]
Implementing the State Retention Pay Program: Updates and Operational Support — Participant Information
With the registration period in full swing, and the application period to participate in the retention pay program nearly upon us, many California hospitals still have questions about it. CHA is hosting this webinar to provide updates and operational support surrounding the retention pay program and its application. Join Gideon Baum, CHA Vice President of […]
Vouchers 4 Veggies: Together, from Hunger to Health — Participant Information
One out of five low-income households report ZERO purchases of fruits and vegetables. Over 500 billion dollars are spent annually in the US for treating chronic diseases, most of which are preventable with diet and moderate exercise. Yet many families cannot afford the nutritious foods that are critical to health and well-being. Housed at the […]
Kaiser Permanente’s Thrive Local: Connecting Patients to Critical Community Resources — Participant Information
When patients leave the hospital, there’s usually some healing ahead. More often than not, special services or assistance are needed to help recovery — crucial resources that may be lacking for vulnerable populations. Kaiser Permanente’s Thrive Local was developed to address these needs. Thrive Local features a community referral network that integrates health systems, […]