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
Updates for the Week of Aug. 21
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Reminder: FY 2024 HRRP Hospital-Specific Report Review and Correction Period Ends Sept. 7 Sept. 7 Webinar: Overview of the FY 2024 HAC Reduction Program Seasonal Flu Vaccine Pricing for 2023–2024 Season Expanded Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model: July 2023 Interim Performance Reports, Post-Event Materials, & Comment on CY 2024 Proposals Behavioral Health Integration Services: Are...
CHA Will Host 2023 Disaster Planning Conference on Oct. 3-4
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CHA will host the 2023 Disaster Planning Conference on Oct. 3-4. To help with planning for the conference, CHA referred to last year’s evaluations and answered these questions: What do disaster professionals want to hear? What do they need to know? How can we give it to them?
Learn About New PSLF Program Rules for California and Texas Physicians, Hospitals During Webinar
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The California Medical Association, California Hospital Association, Texas Medical Association, and Texas Hospital Association are hosting a webinar on Sept. 28 at 12:15-1:15 p.m. (PT) about the new federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program rules, which expand eligibility for California and Texas physicians. It will also discuss how hospitals, foundations, and other entities can...
DHCS to Begin Processing Retroactive FFS Pharmacy Claims Adjustments
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On Aug. 17, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and its Medi-Cal Rx contractor Magellan posted an updated provider bulletin notifying pharmacy providers of its plan to recommence pharmacy outpatient drug retroactive fee-for-service (FFS) claims adjustments with dates of service from May 2017 through February 2019.
HCAI Announces 17 Recipients of Distressed Hospital Loan Program Funds
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The Department of Health Care Access and Information has announced the 17 hospitals that will receive no-interest loans under the $300 million Distressed Hospital Loan Program.
HCAI Updates Advisory Guide on Water Rationing Plan Requirement
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On Aug. 21, the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) released a revised advisory guide on the water rationing plan due from general acute care hospitals by the end of this year. This requirement is known as Nonstructural Performance Category-5 and is a part of the 2030 seismic building standards.
Register for Upcoming DataGen Webinar on FFY 2024 IPPS Final Rule
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CHA encourages members to register for DataGen’s webinar on the federal fiscal year 2024 inpatient prospective payment system final rule and analysis on Aug. 30 at noon (PT). Registration is required.
From Hurricanes to Earthquakes, Hospitals Stand Ready
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Earlier this week, Hurricane Hilary — by then a tropical storm — struck Southern California, bringing record rainfall and widespread flooding from San Diego to Los Angeles and beyond. California hasn’t seen a tropical storm in 26 years, according to The Weather Channel.
CHA Resource on Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility Now Available
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CHA has created a two-page resource on the new requirements, including revisions to the definition of “employee” and “qualifying employer,” that will enable California’s nonprofit hospitals to certify physician employment under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
CHA Issues Summary of FFY 2024 Long-Term Care Hospital PPS Final Rule
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CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 long-term care hospital (LTCH) prospective payment system (PPS) final rule.
