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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CMS Issues Initial Inflation Reduction Act Rebate Guidance for Part B Drugs
On Feb. 9, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued initial guidance for implementing the manufacturer Medicare Part B drug inflation rebates included in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Suspension of Several Regulations to End when State of Emergency Expires
The suspension of several requirements and regulations affecting California hospitals and health care workers will be lifted when the COVID-19 state of emergency ends on Feb. 28.
CHA Document Provides Guidance on Continuing Space Waivers
To assist hospitals that need to continue the use of space waivers after the state of emergency ends on Feb. 28, CHA has developed a document that provides guidance on the steps that must be taken with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI).
Updates for the week of Feb. 6
This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Provider-specific fact sheets for information about waivers and flexibilities CMS 1135 waiver/flexibility request and inquiry form Acute hospital at home Feb. 22 Webinar: Overview of FY 2025 Inpatient Data Validation Efforts for Hospitals Selected as Targeted New Payment Adjustments for Domestic […]
Patient Safety Evaluation System Summit Set for May
The online Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES) Summit, which will be held over two half-days, is set for May 9-10.
Texas District Court Again Rules in Favor of Hospitals, Providers in No Surprises Act Legal Challenge
A Texas District Court has again ruled in favor of hospitals and providers in a suit brought by the Texas Medical Association challenging the Biden administration’s Aug. 19, 2022, final rule involving the No Surprises Act.
CHA Issues Summary of MA Risk Adjustment Data Validation Final Rule
CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the rule finalizing technical details about the Medicare Advantage (MA) Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) program. This is the program that’s used to recover improper risk adjustment payments made to MA plans.
CHA Comments on Proposed MA Plan, Prior Authorization Reforms
CHA submitted comments on the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D proposed rule that includes changes to the prior authorization process.
DOJ Withdraws Health Care Antitrust Enforcement Policies
Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) withdrew its support for three policy statements on health care antitrust enforcement it had jointly issued with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

