About Medicare
The federal Medicare program is an essential pillar of the state’s health care system, supporting more than 6 million Californians over the age of 65 and younger Californians with disabilities. One in five hospitals is at risk of closing, in part because Medicare reimbursement rates are far lower than the cost of providing care. It’s essential that future federal Medicare policy protects patient care.
CHA Urges CMS to Protect 340B in OPPS Proposed Rule
What’s happening: CHA has submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the calendar year 2027 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) proposed rule, which includes harmful policies related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Upcoming Federal Reporting Requirements for Hospital Outreach Laboratories
Medicare IRF Review Choice Demonstration – What You Need to Know
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is expanding the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Services to California, forcing all California IRFs to choose between either 100% pre-claim review or 100% post-payment review. That decision must be made by April 14.
Area Wage Index Litigation
This page contains important, members-only information related to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ recently finalized area wage index policy. To continue, please log in to your member account.
Overview of Changes to the Medicare BPCI-A Payment Model — Participant Information
CMS recently announced the extension of the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced (BPCI-A) model. Join us for this informative webinar as experts provide an overview of the model, including updates for 2024 participation, application considerations, and program details. Organizations that have never applied for BPCI-A, as well as current BPCI-A participants, will benefit from...