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.
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Tri-Agencies Reopen Dispute Resolution Process for Some Claims and Issue Guidance on QPA Calculation
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The departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury (the Tri-Agencies) reopened the independent dispute resolution (IDR) process for new single payment disputes, including claims where services are bundled into one payment amount on Oct. 6, 2023. Accompanying guidance indicates that the IDR process for batched and air ambulance disputes remains suspended while the...
FDA Issues Proposed Rule on Laboratory Developed Tests
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a proposed rule on the regulation of laboratory developed tests (LDTs). Comments on the proposed rule are due Dec. 4.
$35 Million in Grants Awarded for Behavioral Health, HIV Services for Underserved People
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded $35 million in grants to expand access to behavioral health and HIV treatment and prevention services for racial and ethnic medically underserved people.
Recording, Slide Deck Available from CHA Webinar on Seismic Reporting Deadlines
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Don’t wait until the last minute to ensure your hospital prepares the seismic reports due by the end of the year. Access the recording and slide deck of CHA’s Sept. 26 webinar — and get the information you need to complete your reports on time.
CHA 2023 Disaster Planning Conference Presents Information on Resilience and How PG&E Stays Prepared for Emergency Events
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On Oct. 3-4, CHA hosted its 2023 Disaster Planning Conference at the Sacramento Convention Center, which featured a keynote session from Natalie Johnson of management consulting firm ViDL Solutions on “Cultivating Energy in Our Modern World” and a general session from PG&E leadership staff on “Utility Response During Emergency Events.”
DHCS Postpones Disproportionate Share Hospital Cuts for July-September 2023 Payment Cycle
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On Oct. 4, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) notified CHA that due to the passage of House Resolution 5860, which delayed the implementation of the Affordable Care Act Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) reduction until after Nov. 17, the department will not reduce the July-September 2023 round of DSH payments.
Updates for the Week of Oct. 2
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Oct. 17: National Stakeholder Call with CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Quarter 2 2023 Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Checklist for Clinical Data Due Nov. 1 Claims-Based Measures 2023 Reports Available in CSV Format Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program: Claims-Detail Reports Available for OP-32, OP-35, and OP-36 2023 APP Toolkit 2023 APP Quality Requirements (SSP ACOs Only) ...
Federal Budget Deal Provides Relief, Albeit Temporary
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News over the weekend that federal legislators reached a deal to continue funding the government for the next 45 days is welcome for hospitals on a couple of fronts.
HQI, CHPSO Will Host Oct. 18 Webinar on Impact of Drug Shortages
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HQI and CHPSO will host a webinar on the impact of drug shortages on patients and health care operations on Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. (PT).
CDPH Issues Update Information on COVID-19 Resources for SNFs
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued All Facilities Letter (AFL) 23-29, recommending that all residents of skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs) with symptomatic COVID-19 be evaluated by a prescribing clinician to be considered for COVID-19 therapeutics, any oral COVID-19 therapeutics drug-drug interaction risk, and/or renal and hepatic impairment in advance of a COVID-19 diagnosis.
