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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Webinar Will Share Health Workforce Initiatives, Grant Opportunities
It’s no secret that staffing shortages remain a top concern for many hospitals and health systems in California. To assist members looking to expand recruitment efforts, CHA is hosting a May 16 webinar with the Department of Health Care Access and Information on Health Workforce Initiatives.
AHA to Host Advocacy Day on June 6 in Washington, D.C.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) will host an in-person Advocacy Day event in Washington, D.C. on June 6 as Congress considers legislation on a number of issues affecting hospitals.
CHA DataSuite Releases Analysis of FFY 2024 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule
CHA DataSuite has released hospital-specific impact analyses of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 Medicare inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule. They are intended to show how Medicare inpatient fee-for-service payments would change from FFY 2023 to FFY 2024 based on the policies set forth in the proposed rule.
CHA Issues Summaries of IPPS, LTCH PPS Proposed Rules
CHA has issued comprehensive summaries of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) and long-term care hospital (LTCH) PPS proposed rules. Comments on both proposed rules are due to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services by 2 p.m. (PT) on June 9 and can be submitted online.
In-Person Consent Law Seminar Returns in Two Weeks
CHA’s 2023 Consent Law Seminar, which will be held on May 23 & 31, with a livestream option, is designed to help hospitals stay current on important changes in the law. This is an opportunity to gain insights into legislative and regulatory updates and learn from frontline experiences.
CHA State-Federal Alert Seeks Attention on Emergency Funding and Medi-Cal Reimbursements, Upcoming DSH Cuts
Last week, CHA issued a joint state-federal alert seeking members’ attention and action on two issues:
Support for one-time state funding to stabilize hospitals and long-term increases in Medi-Cal reimbursements
Support for a federal bill to delay Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts
For the state portion of the alert, CHA is asking hospital leaders to send a letter to the state senator and Assembly member who represent your hospital to voice your support for a one-time request for funds to stabilize distressed hospitals, as well as increases in Medi-Cal reimbursements. A letter framework with a high-level guide to the messages that should be included is available for members’ use. Letters should be sent by May 10; please send a copy to Mark Farouk at mfarouk@calhospital.org.
For the federal bill, CHA is asking hospital leaders to call or email their U.S. representative by May 11 to ask them to:
Co-sponsor the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act (H.R. 2665), legislation to delay the Medicaid DSH cuts that are scheduled for Oct. 1.
Sign a letter to the leadership of the House of Representatives calling for urgent action on the legislation.
Support for one-time state funding to stabilize hospitals and long-term increases in Medi-Cal reimbursements
Support for a federal bill to delay Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts
For the state portion of the alert, CHA is asking hospital leaders to send a letter to the state senator and Assembly member who represent your hospital to voice your support for a one-time request for funds to stabilize distressed hospitals, as well as increases in Medi-Cal reimbursements. A letter framework with a high-level guide to the messages that should be included is available for members’ use. Letters should be sent by May 10; please send a copy to Mark Farouk at mfarouk@calhospital.org.
For the federal bill, CHA is asking hospital leaders to call or email their U.S. representative by May 11 to ask them to:
Co-sponsor the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act (H.R. 2665), legislation to delay the Medicaid DSH cuts that are scheduled for Oct. 1.
Sign a letter to the leadership of the House of Representatives calling for urgent action on the legislation.
Updates for the Week of May 1
July 2023 Public Reporting Preview Data Available Until June 1
Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating Hospital-Specific Reports Available
May 10: 2023 Improvement Activities and Promoting Interoperability Performance Categories Webinar
May 24: 2023 Cost and Quality Performance Categories Webinar
Emergency Budget Action May Rescue Some Hospitals; More Is Needed to Preserve Access
This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.
The emergency budget action taken this week by the state Senate, Assembly, and Gov. Newsom holds the promise of pulling a small number of hospitals at imminent risk of closure back from the financial brink.
CHA Issues Summary of Proposed Rule to Expand Health Care Access to DACA Recipients
CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the proposed rule released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to amend regulatory definitions of “lawfully present” in specific health programs. These proposed changes would allow Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients to enroll in the programs. Comments...
CMS Issues New Guidance on End of COVID-19 PHE & Related Waivers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued new guidance on the May 11 end of the COVID-19 public health emergency and related regulatory waivers.
