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
CDC Announces Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements initiative.
CHA Comments on Proposed OPPS 340B Remedy
CHA has submitted comments on the proposed remedy issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its 340B-acquired drug payment policy that was in effect from 2018-2022 for hospitals paid under the outpatient prospective payment system.
District Court Disallows Certain Provisions Related to No Surprises Act
For the third time, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas ruled to set aside certain regulations implementing the No Surprises Act. The Texas Medical Association, joined by several air ambulance providers and supported by an amicus brief filed by the American Hospital Association, successfully argued that the methodology used to calculate...
DHCS Sends FY 2023-24 DSH Tentative Eligibility and Opportunity for Data Correction
In early August, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) sent hospitals their tentative eligibility status for the state fiscal year 2023-24 disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program.
CHA Comments on CY 2024 Home Health PPS Proposed Rule
CHA submitted comments on the calendar year (CY) 2024 home health (HH) prospective payment system proposed rule. In the letter, CHA raised concerns about the impact of CMS’ proposed payment adjustments. CHA requested that CMS take steps to eliminate punitive and unwarranted decreases in reimbursement that have negatively impacted access to HH care. CHA specifically...
CHA DataSuite Releases FFY 2024 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule Impact Analysis
CHA DataSuite issued hospital-specific impact analyses of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 Medicare inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) prospective payment system (PPS) final rule. The analysis shows providers how Medicare fee-for-service payments would change from FFY 2023 to FFY 2024 based on the final rule. A detailed summary of the final rule is available for...
CHA DataSuite Releases Analysis of FFY 2024 Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule
CHA DataSuite issued a hospital-specific analysis of federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 Medicare skilled-nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system (PPS) final rule. The analysis shows providers how Medicare fee-for-service payments will change from FFY 2023 to FFY 2024 based on the policies set forth in the final rule. A detailed summary of the final rule...
CHA DataSuite Releases Analysis of FFY 2024 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule
CHA DataSuite has released hospital-specific impact analyses of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 Medicare inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) final rule. The analysis shows how Medicare inpatient fee-for-service (FFS) payments would change from FFY 2023 to FFY 2024 based on the policies set forth in the final rule.
Board of Pharmacy Warns of Fake Callers
The Board of Pharmacy is warning licensees to be aware of scam callers claiming to represent the California State Board of Pharmacy or another government agency. In many cases, callers are attempting to extort money or elicit sensitive information — e.g., license numbers, DEA registration numbers, etc. — from licensees.

