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CMS Proposes 340B Repayment Policy for 2018-2022
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As a result of the Supreme Court ruling in American Hospital Association v. Becerra, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its proposed remedy for its 340B-acquired drug payment policy that was in effect from 2018-2022. The rule proposes to make a hospital-specific lump sum settlement of an estimated $9 billion to approximately...
Minimum Wage Bill Would Devastate Health Care in California
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Following narrow Senate passage last month, a bill that would raise the minimum wage for all health care workers in all settings in California to $21 in 2024 and $25 in 2025 is now making its way through the Assembly. The minimum wage would also increase annually by 3.5% or the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lesser.
CHA Comments on Office of Health Care Affordability’s Board Proceedings
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Last month, CHA wrote to the Health Care Affordability Board to publicly comment on several important issues currently under discussion and consideration by the board.
MedPAC Issues Final IMPACT Act Report
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The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has issued a report on a unified post-acute care payment system, as mandated by the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT Act).
Provider Relief Fund Reporting Period 5 Now Open
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CHA reminds members that Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting period 5 opened on July 1. Reports are due on Sept. 30, 2023. This reporting period covers funds from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2022. PRF recipients had until June 30, 2023, to use any funds received during this time frame to offset expenses or lost...
Rare Budget Investment Will Support Care for Medi-Cal Patients
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Earlier this week, the state Legislature and governor reached a budget agreement that — starting in 2025 — will bring an estimated $1.7 billion annually for California hospitals and even more for primary and specialty care physicians treating people covered by Medi-Cal.
HHS Issues Information Blocking Penalty Final Rule
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The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has issued its final rule on the enforcement of information blocking penalties for health information technology developers and health information exchanges and networks. A second proposed rule establishing information blocking disincentives for providers is expected in early fall.
CHA Comments on Two Medicaid Proposed Rules, Comments Due July 3
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CHA has submitted comments on two proposed rules related to Medicaid programs. CHA encourages members to use the letters as a template to submit comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which are due by 2 p.m. (PT) on July 3.
CMS Issues CY 2024 End-Stage Renal Disease PPS Proposed Rule
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule updating payment rates and policies for information under the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) prospective payment system for renal dialysis services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries for calendar year (CY) 2024. Comments are due to CMS by 2 p.m. (PT) on Aug. 25.
Cybersecurity is a Focus at This Year’s Disaster Planning Conference
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Registration is now open for CHA’s 2023 Disaster Planning Conference, which will feature a complete breakout track dedicated to cybersecurity in hospitals. A disaster can come in many different forms, and sometimes the disaster is a cybersecurity breach.
