About Hospital Operations
Hospitals are grappling with staffing shortages, financial shortfalls, and extensive oversight and regulation. One in five hospitals is at risk of closure, yet hospitals remain committed to maintaining the care communities rely on and supporting the state’s health care workforce. To do this, hospitals are actively working with legislators and policymakers to find innovative and efficient ways to deliver care to all Californians.
Hospital Council Webinar Will Detail PG&E’s Community Wildfire Safety Program
On Aug. 7, Hospital Council will host a webinar on PG&E’s Community Wildfire Safety Program (CWSP).
HHS Issues Information Blocking Penalty Final Rule
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has issued its final rule on the enforcement of information blocking penalties for health information technology developers and health information exchanges and networks. A second proposed rule establishing information blocking disincentives for providers is expected in early fall.
Hospital Supplier Diversity Reports for 2022 Due July 1
CHA is reminding members that hospital supplier diversity reports for calendar year 2022 are due on July 1.
Reminder: HQI to Host June 14 Webinar on Cybersecurity
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The Hospital Quality Institute is reminding members that on June 14, it will host a webinar on cybersecurity with the America Hospital Association’s (AHA) John Riggi.
CMS Removes COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Health Care Workers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule withdrawing the COVID-19 vaccination requirements for workers in most health care settings that receive Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement. They include but are not limited to hospitals, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgical settings, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities.
CHA Supports Publication of Opinion in Employee Termination Case
The California Court of Appeal recently issued an opinion in Hodges v. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center that was originally designated as “not to be published” (meaning it could not be cited as precedent in other cases). However, CHA believed that it could provide a helpful precedent for other hospitals and submitted a letter brief requesting that the opinion be published, as did defendant Cedars-Sinai. As a result, the court ordered the opinion published, so it can now be relied upon as legal authority.
Hospital Council to Host Webinar on Energy Savings Program for PG&E Health Care Customers
During a June 8 webinar hosted by Hospital Council, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about PG&E’s Healthcare Energy Fitness Initiative.
Hear About the Latest Cyber Threats During HQI Webinar
On June 14, the Hospital Quality Institute will host a webinar on cybersecurity with the America Hospital Association’s (AHA) John Riggi.
Advancing LGBTQ+ Health Equity with the Healthcare Equality Index
Join this webinar to learn more about the survey and how the information obtained can be used to advance efforts to provide equitable care to all your patients. You will also hear from two hospital members discussing their experiences with the survey and how they have implemented changes to better serve their LGBTQ+ community and employees.
AHA to Host Advocacy Day on June 6 in Washington, D.C.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) will host an in-person Advocacy Day event in Washington, D.C. on June 6 as Congress considers legislation on a number of issues affecting hospitals.