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
Hospital Patients Need Help During RSV Surge
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About a month ago, Orange County officials declared a health emergency due to the record numbers of pediatric hospitalizations and emergency room visits, driven by growing numbers of cases of respiratory syncytial virus. Similar levels of concern are being raised by public health officials in San Diego, Santa Clara, Los Angeles and other counties.
Recording of PAC PPS Webinar Now Available
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A webinar on the post-acute care prospective payment system (PAC PPS) is available on the CHA website.
CHA Webinar Will Detail Changes to Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Process
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To assist members in preparing for federally mandated changes to the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review process that takes effect in July 2023, CHA is hosting a webinar on Nov. 30.
Only Days Remain to Register for Behavioral Health, Emergency Services Conferences
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Attendees of two different conferences in Riverside — one for behavioral health and the other for emergency services — have only days left to register for the events.
DHCS Updates FAQs on Retention Payment Program
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On Nov. 18, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) issued a series of significant updates to the Retention Payment Program FAQs.
CHA Responds to Congressional Budget Office Report on Price Capping Proposals
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CHA submitted comments to the Congressional Budget Office in response to the agency’s recent report, “Policy Approaches to Reduce What Commercial Insurers Pay for Hospitals’ and Physicians’ Services.”
CDPH, HCAI Release Guidance for Response to Surge in Respiratory Viruses
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Last week, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) released guidance for health care facilities on surge responses due to respiratory syncytial virus and other respiratory viruses.
FDA Issues Guidance for Compounding of Amoxicillin to Alleviate Shortages
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Due to increased demand, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added amoxicillin oral powder for suspension to the drug shortage list and has issued guidance — in effect immediately — on its compounding.
CHA Webinar to Focus on Newly Established Data Sharing Agreement
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A new statewide data exchange framework is the focus of a CHA webinar set for Nov. 29.
CHA to Hold Member Update and Discussion on FEMA Public Assistance Funds
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On Dec. 13, CHA will host a forum on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) public assistance funds and provide an update on advocacy efforts to expedite the obligation of FEMA funds for CHA members.
