The newsroom includes access to CHA News, which provides timely information to members every 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
Continued Engagement on Health Equity
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In a state as diverse as California, keeping our eye on the ball of advancing health equity is critical work. Thanks for what you are doing within your own organizations to understand and address health inequities in care delivery and to be a partner in your community addressing social determinants of health.
Applications for AHA Diversity and Health Equity Award Open Until Nov. 17
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The American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Institute for Diversity and Health Equity is now accepting applications for the Carolyn E. Boone Equity of Care Award.
CHA Distributes Hospital Fee Program 7 (2022) Passthrough Schedules to Hospitals and Health Plans
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On Oct. 19, CHA delivered Hospital Fee Program 7 (2022) payment schedules to hospitals and Medi-Cal managed care plans. These schedules detail what health plans will pay which hospitals and how much they should pay.
January 2024 Public Reporting Preview Data Available Until Nov. 17
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released January 2024 public reporting hospital data for preview.
FDA to Host Webinar on Proposed Rule for Laboratory Developed Tests
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold a webinar at 10 a.m. (PT) on Oct. 31 to discuss its proposed rule for laboratory developed tests (LDTs).
CHA Asks for Further Revisions to OHCA’s Market Oversight Regulations
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This week, CHA shared two letters with the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA).
Governor’s Signature Provides Time, Predictability for Hospitals to Increase Wages
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Last Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 525, which sets minimum wages for health care workers across the state.
It’s Time to Register for the Behavioral Health Care Symposium
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What do a judge, a mayor, and several attorneys (not to mention state and county behavioral health representatives) have in common? They’re all part of the agenda at CHA’s Behavioral Health Care Symposium on Dec. 12-13.
Growing Discharge Delays Leading to Hospital Overcrowding, Other Problems
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California hospital patients are experiencing frequent, lengthy, and costly delays in care transitions. That’s the finding of a new CHA member survey investigating the extent and impact of discharge delays in three key hospital settings: emergency departments (EDs), general acute care, and inpatient psychiatric care.
CMS Announces CY 2024 Deductible for Medicare Programs
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced the calendar year (CY) 2024 deductibles for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs.
