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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Learn About Emergency Services Legislation During CHA Webinar
CHA is hosting a webinar on April 25 on emergency services-related legislation and to help members understand how collaborations with outside entities like ambulance providers, local emergency medical services agencies, and fire departments can aid in delivering effective, safe patient care.
CHA to Host Webinar on Filing the Triennial Occupational Mix Index Report
On April 28, CHA will host a webinar on Filing the Triennial Occupational Mix Index Report.
CMS to Hold Office Hours Call on the Ending of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host an informational call at 12:30 pm (PT) on April 25 to help providers and facilities prepare for the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) on May 11. Registration is required.
Celebrating Our Volunteers, the Heartbeat of Hospitals
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“There is incredible value in being of service to others.” — Elizabeth Berg, author
HCAI Webinar Will Focus on Amended Construction Documents
A May 17 webinar from the Department of Health Care Access and Information will focus on Code Application Notice (CAN) 1-7-153 — Amended Construction Documents: Changes That do Not Materially Alter the Work, which was issued in March 2022.
ONC Issues Proposed Rule on Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has issued a proposed rule on health data, technology, and interoperability to implement certain provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act. The proposed rule also makes several enhancements to the ONC Health IT Certification Program. Comments are due June 20.
CHA Comments on Two Medicaid DSH Proposed Rules
CHA has submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on two proposed rules on the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program.
HRSA Will Reopen PRF Reporting Period 4 for Providers Experiencing Extenuating Circumstances
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is giving providers who missed the Provider Relief Fund Reporting Period (RP) 4 deadline due to extenuating circumstances a one-time opportunity to submit a request to report late.
CDPH Issues Guidance for Skilled-Nursing Facility Resident Councils
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued All Facilities Letter 23-16, which clarifies California state requirements for family councils in skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs).
Hear About Seismic Survey Results During CHA Briefing
CHA recently surveyed members on the very real and harmful impacts the 2030 seismic mandate will have on hospitals and is holding a briefing on April 19 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (PT) to share embargoed survey results.
