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.
Infographic: The Current System Works
Key Messages: Presumptions Will Harm Patients and Hospitals
Hospitals are already committed to protecting and supporting injured or sick employees.
Issue Brief: Legislators Should Reject Efforts to Change an Effective System
Presumptions would reduce access at a time when hospitals are focused on patient care and affordability
CHA Comments on Proposed Financial Penalties for Information Blocking
What’s happening: CHA submitted comments in response to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s (ONC) proposed provider disincentives for information blocking.
What else to know: Comments were due Jan. 2.
Data Exchange Framework Resources Available on CHA Website
What’s happening: Assembly Bill 133 (Statutes of 2021) outlined the requirement for health care providers, plans, and other entities to exchange health information in real time for treatment, payment, or health care operations.
What else to know: In July 2023, the California Health and Human Services Agency’s Center for Data Insights and Innovation released the Data Exchange Framework (DxF) and data sharing agreement (DSA), which outline the initial requirements for health information exchange for health and human services organizations in California. To facilitate compliance with the DxF, CHA has gathered current information regarding the DxF, the DSA, and related policies and procedures.
National Framework for Health Data Exchange Now Operational
What’s happening: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has announced that a framework to support nationwide health data exchange is now operational.
What else to know: Five organizations are named as qualified health information networks (QHIN) under the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA).
HHS Final Rule Aims to Advance Health Information Technology Interoperability
What’s happening: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule on health data, patient access, interoperability, artificial intelligence (AI), and standards to implement provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act.
What else to know: The final rule is effective Feb. 8.
Draft Policies Available for Public Comment on California Data Exchange Framework
What’s Happening: Draft policies for the California Data Exchange Framework (DxF) have been released by the California Health and Human Services Agency’s Center for Data Insights and Innovation (CDII) and are open for public comment.
What Else to Know: Comments are due to CDII by Dec. 18 for the participant directory policy and by Dec. 21 for the fees policy.
CHA Shares Information for Hospitals on Winter Surge Program Flexibility
What’s Happening: Hospitals are preparing for patient surges due to the increase of respiratory infections this winter and may need to request flexibility from licensing regulations.
What Else to Know: There are important things for hospitals to keep in mind when sending program flexibility applications to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
2024 Rural Health Care Symposium
Join us in San Diego at the beautiful Rancho Bernardo Inn for the only symposium designed for California rural hospital leaders. Let’s gather to discuss the unique challenges facing rural hospitals and gain new insights on the many topics affecting health care.