The newsroom includes access to CHA News, which provides timely information to members every Monday and Thursday and is at the core of CHA benefits. In addition, it is also home to resources such as toolkits and talking points designed to help member hospitals and health systems communicate with internal and external audiences on a range of current health care-related issues. Links to CHA media statements and press releases can also be found here.
Newsroom
Updates for the week of Dec. 5
CHA to Host Webinar about Changes to Medi-Cal Coverage for Dually Enrolled People
A CHA webinar on Dec. 14 will answer questions about changes to Medi-Cal coverage for people enrolled in both Medi-Cal and Medicare.
CMS Proposes to Streamline Prior Authorization Requirements for MA, Medicaid Managed Care Plans
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule that would streamline prior authorization processes for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care, and federally facilitated marketplace health plans.
CHA Issues Summary of CY 2023 OPPS Final Rule
CHA has issued a comprehensive summary of the calendar year 2023 outpatient prospective payment system final rule. The policies take effect Jan. 1.
New Players, Different Board in the Political Game
About a month ago, Orange County officials declared a health emergency due to the record numbers of pediatric hospitalizations and emergency room visits, driven by growing numbers of cases of respiratory syncytial virus. Similar levels of concern are being raised by public health officials in San Diego, Santa Clara, Los Angeles and other counties.
NQF Issues List of Measures Under Consideration for Future Federal Quality Programs
The National Quality Forum’s (NQF) Measures Applications Partnership (MAP) has issued its annual list of measures under consideration (MUC) for use in federal quality performance programs.
CMS Extends Enforcement Discretion on Certain Self-Pay Good Faith Estimate Requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding good faith estimate (GFE) requirements for uninsured or self-pay individuals.
CDPH Updates Quarantine Guidance
The California Department of Public Health has revised its quarantine and isolation guidelines for health care employees.
Updates for the week of Nov. 28
HQI/CHPSO Looking for Experts to Speak on Topics Like Staffing, RSV
HQI/CHPSO, as part of their commitment to advancing safe, quality care, are launching a campaign to identify and recruit experts/front-line professionals who can speak on a variety of topics.