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 May 1
This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.
July 2023 Public Reporting Preview Data Available Until June 1
Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating Hospital-Specific Reports Available
May 10: 2023 Improvement Activities and Promoting Interoperability Performance Categories Webinar
May 24: 2023 Cost and Quality Performance Categories Webinar
Emergency Budget Action May Rescue Some Hospitals; More Is Needed to Preserve Access
This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.
The emergency budget action taken this week by the state Senate, Assembly, and Gov. Newsom holds the promise of pulling a small number of hospitals at imminent risk of closure back from the financial brink.
CHA Issues Summary of Proposed Rule to Expand Health Care Access to DACA Recipients
This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.
CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the proposed rule released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to amend regulatory definitions of “lawfully present” in specific health programs. These proposed changes would allow Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients to enroll in the programs. Comments...
CMS Issues New Guidance on End of COVID-19 PHE & Related Waivers
This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued new guidance on the May 11 end of the COVID-19 public health emergency and related regulatory waivers.
National Hospital Week is a Chance to Emphasize the Hospital Story
This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.
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
This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.
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
This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.
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
This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.
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
This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.
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
This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated its hospital price transparency enforcement processes in several areas.
