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Department of Health Care Access and Information Will Host Webinar on Small and Rural Hospital Relief Program
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The Department of Health Care Access and Information is hosting a webinar about its Small and Rural Hospital Relief Program on Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. (PT). Registration is open for those who would like to attend.
FEMA Lifts Funding Restrictions
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With the signing of the continuing resolution (CR), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has lifted the immediate needs funding restrictions that were put into place on Aug. 29 in response to the near exhaustion of disaster relief funds and the disaster environment.
Diagnosis-Related Group Program Updates Medi-Cal FFS Payment System
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On Oct. 3, the Department of Health Care Services notified hospital providers that the diagnosis-related group (DRG) program has updated the Medi-Cal fee-for-service (FFS) payment system with the newest ICD-10-CM diagnosis and surgical procedure codes released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, effective on or after Oct. 1, 2023.
DHCS Issues Updated 2024 Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan Transition Policy Guide
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On Sept. 29, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released an updated 2024 Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan (MCP) Transition Policy Guide. It includes the new MCP Transition Monitoring and Oversight Policy and new transition-related requirements for incentive programs, as well as updates to all other sections of the policy guide. It also contains DHCS...
Federal Government Shutdown Averted, Temporary Continuing Resolution Passed
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On Sept. 30, Congress passed, and President Biden signed a continuing resolution (CR) funding the federal government for 45 days. The measure includes a 45-day delay of the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts, as well as $16 billion in Federal Emergency Management Agency funding for disaster relief as requested by the White House.
CHA Responds to Proposed Mental Health Parity Requirements for Health Plans, Comment Deadline Extended to Oct. 17
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CHA submitted comments on the Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services proposed rule to improve access to mental health services by requiring health plans to make changes when inadequate access is provided.
CHA DataSuite Releases Analysis of the Quality Program Measure Trends 2nd Quarter 2023
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CHA DataSuite has issued a hospital-specific analysis for the second quarter of 2023 quality program measure trends. The analysis is intended to provide hospitals with a comparative review over time of the quality data collected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and published on Care Compare.
Updates for the Week of Sept. 25
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Oct. 4 Webinar: Overview of the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program Data Validation Efforts Register for Webinar on Up-to-Date COVID-19 Vaccination Definition Change for Long-Term Care Facilities CMS Accepting 2022 MIPS Targeted Review Requests Until Oct. 9 October 2023: MIPS eligibility for the 2023 performance year will be updated based on the June 30 Alternative Payment Model...
CHA Provides Guidance to Members on New Involuntary Hold Requirements
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CHA has developed a memo for members that provides guidance on new requirements established in the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act pursuant to Assembly Bill 2275, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2022.
CHA to Host 2023 Disaster Planning Conference Next Week
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California is no stranger to disasters and over the last three years, the pandemic has taken center stage in this state and around the globe. The Oct. 3-4 2023 CHA Disaster Planning Conference will return focus to other disasters that need attention, from earthquakes and floods to violence in hospitals.
