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 Increase OPPS Payment Update, Rescind Harmful Proposals
What’s happening: On Sept. 15, CHA submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the calendar year 2026 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) proposed rule.
As Federal Shutdown Looms, CHA Elevates Hospital Priorities
As federal lawmakers scramble to pass a funding measure that would avert a government shutdown when the current spending plan expires Sept. 30, several key issues affecting hospitals are in play.
CHA Issues Draft Comments on Physician Fee Schedule Proposals
Editor's note: On Sept. 12, CHA submitted the letter referenced below - read the final comments.
What’s happening: Members are encouraged to use CHA’s new draft comments on the calendar year (CY) 2026 physician fee schedule proposed rule as a template for their own comments.
Congress Shares Concerns About Proposed 340B Rebate Model with Health Secretary
What’s happening: A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlining concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program.
CHA Issues Draft Comments on Home Health PPS Proposed Rule for Member Use
What’s happening: Members are encouraged to use CHA’s new draft comments on the calendar year (CY) 2026 home health prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule as a template for their own comments.
Livanta Changes Name to Commence Health
What’s happening: As of Aug. 18, Livanta — the Medicare Beneficiary and Family Centered Care-Quality Improvement Organization for California — is operating under the name Commence Health.