Every year, California’s hospitals treat millions of patients, many of them covered by Medi-Cal, the state’s health care safety net. This includes numerous essential health care services for Californians, including care for more than 50% of all births, 46% of behavioral health-related emergency department visits, 58% of rural hospital patient care days, 1 million inpatient stays, and nearly 16 million outpatient visits in 2018. CHA is committed to protecting Medi-Cal rates and assuring that the state’s neediest maintain access to the high quality of care that all Californians deserve.
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Federal Court Temporarily Halts CMS Vaccine Mandate Interim Final Rule
On Nov. 30, a federal district court in Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking enforcement of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) interim final rule requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for workers in most health care settings that receive Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement.
CMS, OSHA Issue Regulations on COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued an interim final rule with comment period, requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for workers in most health care settings that receive Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement, including but not limited to hospitals, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgical settings, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities.
No Surprises Act: Dispute Resolution Process and Self-Pay Estimates
Join experts Chad Mulvany, CHA Vice President of Federal Policy and Amanda Hayes-Kibreab, Partner at Kings-Spalding, as they provide insight and guidance for members navigating through this interim final rule and Act.
Hear about Medi-Cal Rx Transition During CHA Webinar
Given the ongoing challenges associated with the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has decided to delay the full implementation of Medi-Cal Rx until April 1, 2021.
Medi-Cal Rx Transition — Compliance and Reimbursement Impacts
Pharmacy benefit transition goes live on Jan. 1, 2022, and this webinar to feature Q&A with DHCS and Magellan Health.
CHA Issues Summary of FFY 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule
CHA has issued a detailed summary of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) final rule. The policy and payment provisions in the final rule are effective for FFY 2022 discharges, beginning Oct. 1.
All Plan Letter Reminds Health Plans About Continued Coverage of COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing
Upon the announcement of a state public health order on testing for employees in health care settings, the Department of Managed Health Care released All Plan Letter 21-020.
DHCS Announces Medi-Cal Rx Will Go Live on Jan. 1, 2022
Given the ongoing challenges associated with the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has decided to delay the full implementation of Medi-Cal Rx until April 1, 2021.
CHA Webinar on No Surprises Act Will Detail Implementation for California Hospitals
CHA will host a complimentary, members-only webinar on Aug. 6 from 9 to 10 a.m. (PT) to discuss implementation of the No Surprises Act and to help members understand the notice and consent process, along with qualifying payment calculation.
CMS To Host National Stakeholder Call on No Surprises Act Interim Final Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a national stakeholder call at 12:30 p.m. (PT) on July 22 to discuss the interim final rule with comment period implementing the No Surprises Act, which addresses surprise medical billing at the federal level.