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CHA DataSuite Releases Analysis of FFY 2024 Long-Term Care Hospital Final Rule
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CHA DataSuite has issued hospital-specific analyses of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 Medicare long-term care hospital (LTCH) prospective payment system final rule.
CMS Approves Medi-Cal Managed Care Rates for Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2021
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On Sept. 11, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the Medi-Cal managed care rates for Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2021. Subsequently, on Sept. 14, CMS approved the revised rate packages for Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2021.
CHA Issues Summary of FFY 2024 IPPS Final Rule
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CHA has issued a summary of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) final rule. The policy and payment provisions in the final rule will be effective for FFY 2024 discharges, beginning Oct. 1.
Independent Dispute Resolution Process Updated
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The departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury (the departments) have updated guidance regarding the No Surprises Act independent dispute resolution (IDR) process. The departments have directed certified IDR entities to resume processing all single and bundled disputes submitted on or before Aug. 3, 2023.
Federal Representatives Need to Hear From You on Health Care Bill
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A bill that was scheduled to be considered in the House of Representatives this week proposes to support access to hospital care on one hand while cutting a vital funding source for hospitals on the other.
Federal Government Shutdown Anticipated
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Congress must act to continue funding for the federal government and avoid a shutdown before the end of the federal fiscal year on Sept. 30. However, given the limited progress in drafting appropriations legislation and resistance to passing a continuing resolution by some members of Congress, the likelihood of a federal government shutdown is growing....
CMS Announces Reduced Coinsurance Amounts for Part B Drugs, Medicare to Pay Difference to Providers
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Medicare will reduce the beneficiary coinsurance amount for 34 Part B prescription drugs between $1 and $618 per average dose from Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2023.
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).
