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Proposed Rule Would Require Mental Health Parity for Health Plans
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The departments of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services have released a proposed rule to improve access to mental health services by requiring health plans to make changes when inadequate access is provided.
CHA Issues Summary of CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, Specialty Tables
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CHA has issued a three-part, members-only summary and specialty impact analysis, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc. (HPA), of the calendar year 2024 physician fee schedule (PFS) proposed rule. Comments are due to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services by 2 p.m. (PT) on Sept. 11.
CA Supreme Court Rules County Health Plans Not Immune From Liability for ED Reimbursement Claims
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On July 10, the California Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion, which found that a county health plan is not protected from liability by the Government Claims Act in a lawsuit brought by hospitals seeking reimbursement for emergency medical care provided to patients covered by the county’s health plan. By doing so, the court agreed...
Joint Commission Streamlines Accreditation Standards
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The Joint Commission will eliminate or consolidate more than 200 accreditation standards in its hospital and other accreditation programs as part of an initiative to retire standards that go beyond the Medicare conditions of participation (CoP).
Hospital Council Webinar Will Detail PG&E’s Community Wildfire Safety Program
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On Aug. 7, Hospital Council will host a webinar on PG&E’s Community Wildfire Safety Program (CWSP).
Please Support Seismic Reform Effort by July 28
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Late last month, we asked the CEO of every hospital in California to commit to a new approach to bring hospitals relief from the 2030 seismic standards.
CHA Releases 2023 California Health Information Privacy Manual
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CHA has released its 2023 California Health Information Privacy Manual, a resource designed to help members comply with state and federal privacy laws.
CMS Releases Updated Surveyor Guidance on Ligature Risk Requirements for Hospitals
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued updated surveyor guidance on ligature risk requirements in hospitals.
Joint Commission Changes to Elements of Performance for CAHs Effective Aug. 27
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The Joint Commission is making several changes to the elements of performance (EPs) for its critical access hospitals (CAHs) to better align with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Conditions of Participation. The changes are in response to CMS’ review of The Joint Commission’s CAH deeming renewal application and are effective Aug. 27.
HCAI to Hold Webinar on 2030 Seismic Water Storage Requirements
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The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) will hold a webinar on Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon (PT) on the water storage required by the 2030 seismic building standards.
