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HHS Updates HIPAA Security Risk Assessment Tool
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The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and Office for Civil Rights have updated its Security Risk Assessment Tool to help health care providers identify and assess potential risks to electronic protected health information, as required by the HIPAA Security Rule.
Legislative Solution on Minimum Wage Strikes Right Balance
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Tonight, the state Senate and Assembly are expected to vote on a bill that creates a path toward increases for a health care-specific minimum wage in California. If the votes carry, the governor will have 30 days to take action.
CHA Will Hold Webinar on Upcoming HCAI Seismic Reports
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CHA will host a webinar on Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. (PT) to explain what information is needed to complete the upcoming seismic reports for the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI).
Webinar Will Share Details on Federal Physician Loan Forgiveness Program
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CHA, the California Medical Association (CMA), Texas Medical Association, and Texas Hospital Association will cohost a free webinar on the new federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program rules, which expand eligibility for California and Texas physicians. The webinar will take place on Sept. 28 at 12:15 p.m. (PT).
HCAI, Hospital Building Safety Board Will Host Workshops on Hospital Projects
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The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) and the Hospital Building Safety Board will host two in-person workshops on Oct. 5 and Oct. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (PT).
HHS Issues Proposed Rule on Nondiscrimination for Patients with Disabilities
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The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights released a proposed rule updating and clarifying requirements that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving financial assistance from the department, including health care.
CHA Issues Summary of Proposed Skilled-Nursing Facility Staffing Standards
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CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the proposed rule that would establish new staffing standards for long-term care facilities, including skilled-nursing facilities.
CDPH Issues Clarification on Nurse Ratios
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently released an All-Facilities Letter (AFL) on the nurse ratio regulations. In addition to restating the administrative penalties for non-compliance, AFL 23-27 clarifies what constitutes an “unpredictable” and “uncontrollable” situation affecting staffing levels which would excuse non-compliance.
DHCS Releases Private Hospital-Directed Payment Encounter Files
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On Sept. 8, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) uploaded three new hospital-directed payment encounter files, available via the Secure File Transfer Protocol site. It is important for hospitals to download these files as soon as possible as the site is only intended for file transfers, not ongoing storage, and uploaded files will be deleted within 45 days.
Make Plans to Attend Cybersecurity Webinar Before Disaster Planning Conference
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On Sept. 21, CHA will host a webinar about how to prepare for and respond to a cybersecurity breach. This is a precursor to the 2023 Disaster Planning Conference, which features cybersecurity as a complete breakout session track.
