DHCS Publishes Retention Payment Release Dates and Guidance
Earlier this week, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) announced the dates that retention payment funds will be released. The funds, which must be disbursed by the covered entity within 60 days, will be released in three batches:
Civil Rights Department Releases Templates for Pay Reports
In response to a newly enacted law, the California Civil Rights Department (formerly the Department of Fair Employment and Housing) has issued FAQs and templates to help employers create pay reports.
DHCS Updates FAQs and Clarifies ‘On Site’ Definition for Retention Payment Program
After working with CHA and other stakeholders, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) issued a Dec. 20 clarification on what factors determine if an employee worked “on site” at a qualifying facility and is therefore eligible for a retention payment.
CDPH Updates Quarantine Guidance
The California Department of Public Health has revised its quarantine and isolation guidelines for health care employees.
DHCS Updates FAQs on Retention Payment Program
On Nov. 18, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) issued a series of significant updates to the Retention Payment Program FAQs.
Get Updates, Operational Support During CHA Webinar on Retention Pay Program
Realizing that many hospitals may still have questions about the registration and application period for the Retention Payment Program, CHA is hosting a webinar on Dec. 1 to provide updates and operational support.
Implementing the State Retention Pay Program: Updates and Operational Support
The state retention pay program represents an important step our state is taking toward recognizing the invaluable contributions of California’s health care workers.
Health Information Exchanges and the Data Sharing Agreement
Join CHA’s Trina Gonzalez along with Andrea Frey, associate at Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, PC, as they break down everything you need to know to ensure the successful execution of your hospital’s DSA.
DHCS Publishes Registration and Application Timeline for Retention Payment Program
On Sept. 29, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) updated the timeline for the Retention Payment Program. The timeline clarifies when covered entities, which include hospitals, must register with DHCS to receive an application for the Retention Payment Program.
HCAI Announces Health Professions Pathway Program Awardees
The Department of Health Care Access and Information has announced the approval of $40.8 million in grant awards to 20 organizations that support and encourage students from underrepresented regions and backgrounds to pursue health care careers.