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HHS to Make COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Free for Uninsured, Underinsured
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The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has announced it will purchase 60,000 doses of the COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment bebtelovimab to provide no-cost access for the uninsured and underinsured.
CDC Issues Updated Guidance on COVID-19 Infection Control
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The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has issued updated guidance on COVID-19 infection control for health care settings.
CMS Announces CY 2023 Deductible for Medicare Programs
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the calendar year (CY) 2023 deductibles for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs.
DHCS Updating Payment System for Diagnosis-Related Group Reimbursement
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On Sept. 23, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) announced it is updating the Medi-Cal payment system for diagnosis-related group (DRG) reimbursement with the newest ICD-10 diagnosis and surgical procedure codes released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, effective for dates of service on or after Oct. 1. However, system updates will not be complete by Oct. 1 and providers who submit claims using the new ICD-10 codes for admission dates on or after Oct. 1 may receive a claim denial until the system update is complete.
On Suicide, a Time for Reflection and Action
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Two years ago, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, 4,075 Californians took their own lives. Nearly 80,000 more who attempted to take their lives, inflict self-harm, or expressed the desire to do so were treated in California hospital emergency departments. […]
Cuddle Cots Offer Gift of Time
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. When Ashley Agnitch’s daughter was born with a genetic abnormality, she had only a few precious hours to spend with her. In this video, see how Ashley used that experience and the gift of Cuddle Cots to allow hospitals to help […]
Still Time to Register for HQI Annual Conference
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It’s not too late to register for the Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) Annual Conference, which will be held in two locations — Oct. 3-4 in Long Beach and Nov. 6-7 in Napa. That makes the Southern California program just a week away.
HCAI Releases Guidance on NPC-5 Requirements
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The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) has released an Advisory Guide that addresses frequently asked questions about the Nonstructural Performance Category-5 (NPC-5) water rationing plan requirement.
Office of Health Care Affordability Will Play Key Role in California’s Health Care Future
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In early July, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation establishing the Office of Health Care Affordability, a new, far-reaching agency that will hold significant sway over how health care is paid for and delivered in California in the future. Following his signature, California became the 10th state in the nation to have state agencies or oversight that establish targets for health care cost growth.
DHCS Delaying Implementation of Provider 274 File to Determine Contracting Status for Directed Payments
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On Sept. 21, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) announced that it is delaying the implementation of the Provider 274 file for determining contracting status relevant to Medi-Cal managed care directed payment programs.
