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
Deadline is Dec. 31 for FEMA COVID-19 Public Assistance Program Submission
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CHA is reminding members of the deadline for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) public assistance program.
Cal OES Estimates FEMA Region 9 Will Obligate $265.3 Million to Hospitals in Coming Weeks
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CHA has received an update about its ongoing efforts to expedite Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) public assistance (PA) funding.
Congress Finalizes Year-End Omnibus Spending Package
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Congress has finalized a $1.7 trillion year-end spending package. However, it must pass both the House of Representatives and Senate to avoid a government shutdown at midnight Friday, Dec. 23, when government funding is currently set to expire.
A Time to Rest, Recharge, and Reflect
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“Someone once told me growth and comfort do not coexist. And I think it’s a really good thing to remember.” – Ginni Rometty, first woman to head IBM
DHCS Updates FAQs and Clarifies ‘On Site’ Definition for Retention Payment Program
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After working with CHA and other stakeholders, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) issued a Dec. 20 clarification on what factors determine if an employee worked “on site” at a qualifying facility and is therefore eligible for a retention payment.
CMS Issues Second Proposed Rule on Prior Authorization Reforms
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule on Medicare Advantage and Part D that includes additional proposed changes to the prior authorization process.
HCAI Releases Initial AB 1882 Seismic Public Notice and Reporting Guidance
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Under a new state law, most general acute care hospitals will need to post public notices and report annual status updates on their compliance with 2030 seismic requirements by the end of 2023.
CDPH Issues Updated Hospice Licensure Requirements
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The California Department of Public Health has issued updated information about hospice agency licensure requirements and oversight.
CHA Issues Summary of Proposed Changes to 340B Administrative Dispute Resolution Process
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CHA has issued a detailed summary of the proposed rule updating the 340B administrative dispute resolution (ADR) process.
Concern for Patient Safety Drives Opposition to Ambulance Offload Bill
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Last week, shortly after state lawmakers were sworn in for the 2023 legislative session, Assembly member Freddie Rodriguez (D-Pomona) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 40, which aims to reduce the time it takes to transfer patients arriving at hospitals via ambulance.
