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.
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CMS Issues a Request for Information Related to Episodic Payment Models
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On July 14, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a request for information (RFI) related to episodic payment models. In the RFI, CMS notes its interest in developing payment models that will create additional opportunities for specialists to participate in models that facilitate “accountable care relationships” with Medicare beneficiaries. The agency believes...
CMS Issues CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its calendar year (CY) 2024 proposed rule for the physician fee schedule (PFS). In addition to updating physician payments, the rule creates new billable services that support caregivers and the provision of whole person care. The rule also makes additional changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program...
CMS Issues CY 2024 OPPS Proposed Rule
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On July 13, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its calendar year (CY) 2024 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) proposed rule. CMS estimates that Medicare expenditures under OPPS will increase by $6 billion relative to estimated current year payments based on changes in the proposed rule.
CDPH Releases Two New AFLs
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The California Department of Public Health recently released new All Facilities Letters (AFL) on licensing and certification applications and fiscal year 2023-24 health care facility license schedule.
CY 2024 OPPS and Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rules Released
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued its calendar year (CY) 2024 outpatient prospective payment system and physician fee schedule proposed rules. CHA is reviewing the regulations and will provide further details in the July 17 edition of CHA News.
Updates for the Week of July 10
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2023 Learning Resources for QP Status and APM Incentive Payment Zip File
Deadline for eligible hospitals: July 31
Deadline for critical access hospitals: Sept. 30
CHA Issues FAQs on MCO Tax Budget Agreement
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CHA has issued Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the 2023 state budget agreement on the managed care organization (MCO) tax. The agreement renews the tax and commits the majority of the funding to provider payment increases, including for hospitals.
CHA Issues Summary of CY 2024 ESRD PPS Proposed Rule
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CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the calendar year (CY) 2024 end-stage renal disease (ESRD) prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule.
Just Over a Week Left to Provide Discharge Delay Data
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Need your help by July 21 to share data key to our advocacy on your behalf. We know the challenges when hospitals are unable to timely discharge patients, such as:
CHA Issues Summary of Proposed Remedy for Prior 340B Payment Cuts
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CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of 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. The proposal is in response to a remand...
