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
National Hospital Week is a Chance to Emphasize the Hospital Story
A reminder that National Hospital Week begins May 7. This annual celebration is an opportunity to highlight hospitals, health systems, and health care workers and the many ways they support and are connected to their community. This year’s theme is #WeAreHealthcare, and CHA is asking you to share — on whatever channels best reach your...
CHA Issues Summary of Finalized Policies for 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs
CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the finalized changes to Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D programs for contract year 2024.
CHA Issues Summary of Final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2024
CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the final notice of benefit and payment parameters for 2024. The regulations are effective June 18.
CMS Issues Proposed Rules on Medicaid Access and Payment Rates
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued two proposed rules related to Medicaid programs. The proposed rules are designed to improve access to care, quality, and health outcomes, and better promote health equity for Medicaid beneficiaries across fee-for-service and managed care delivery systems. Comments on both proposed rules are due to CMS...
CMS Issues FAQs on Waivers, Flexibilities, and the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the agency’s waivers and flexibilities ahead of the May 11 expiration of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE).
CMS Updates Price Transparency Enforcement Processes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated its hospital price transparency enforcement processes in several areas.
Webinars to Focus on OSHPD 3 Certification and Building Standards
The Department of Health Care Access and Information’s Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD) will host a two-session webinar — May 16 and May 18 — on OSHPD 3 Certification.
U.S House Holds Multiple Hearings on Hospital Issues
CHA thanks members for responding to the targeted alert calling for hospitals to contact their congressional representatives ahead of the four House subcommittee hearings on transparency, disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments, outpatient payments, 340B, physician-owned hospitals, tax-exempt status, and many other hospital issues.
CMS to Host May 9 Focus Group on Post-Public Health Emergency Compliance Issues
On May 9, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a virtual provider compliance focus group to address medical review and claims issues and concerns post-COVID-19 public health emergency. CMS will solicit feedback during a question-and-answer session.
CHA Issues Advocacy Alert Ahead of Hospital-Focused Congressional Committee Hearings
Last week, CHA issued an advocacy alert targeted to hospital members with representatives on the following committees, which have scheduled hospital-specific hearings later this week:
House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee
House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee
House Appropriations Labor HHS Subcommittee
House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions
