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EPA Proposes to Tighten Standards on Chemicals Used to Sterilize Equipment
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a proposal focused on emission standards for ethylene oxide’s (EtO) use in commercial sterilization facilities. EtO is a type of gas used to sterilize certain medical devices that cannot be sterilized using alternative methods.
Webinars Will Review OSHPD 3 Requirements for Clinics
To help clinics and outpatient facilities understand the OSHPD 3 requirements found in Title 24 of the California Building Standards Code, the Department of Access and Information will host webinars on May 16 and May 18 to review the certification process.
CHA Issues Summaries of FFY 2024 Hospice and Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Medicare Payment Rules
CHA has issued two members-only summaries, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, of the federal fiscal year 2024 hospice wage index and inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rules.
CMS Extends Medicare Advantage Value-Based Insurance Design Model
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has extended the Medicare Advantage Value-Based Insurance Design model for calendar years 2025 through 2030.
Updates for the Week of April 3
April 17 Webinar: Resources for Reporting FY 2025 eCQM and Hybrid Measure Data
May 9: CMS Provider Compliance Focus Group: Provider Compliance Activities Post-PHE
Post-Acute Care Quality Reporting Program: Videos & Patient Cue Cards
Expanded Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model: March Newsletter, FAQs, & Recordings
Judge Denies Request to Halt Petition on Executive Compensation in Los Angeles
Earlier this week, a Southern California judge denied a CHA and Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) request to invalidate an SEIU-UHW petition to put a limit executive compensation in the city of Los Angeles on the March 2024 ballot.
Minimum Wage Bill Threatens Access to Care
This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.
A bill that claims to address health care worker retention in fact jeopardizes health care jobs, treats California’s essential workers inequitably, and reduces access to care throughout the state.
CMS Finalizes Policies for 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized changes to Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D programs for contract year 2024. The final rule is effective June 5.
FEMA Updates Guidance for COVID-19 Public Assistance Program
Earlier this year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that the incident period for public assistance funding for eligible COVID-19-related work and reimbursable costs will close when the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies end on May 11.
CMS Issues Two Post-Acute Care PPS Proposed Rules
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued proposed rules for two post-acute care setting prospective payment systems (PPS) for the 2024 federal fiscal year (FFY).
