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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CHA Continues Support for Medicaid DSH
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What’s happening: Current funding legislation supported by CHA extends the delay in the implementation of pending Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts until March 8. What else to know: On Jan. 18, the House and Senate passed legislation, known as a continuing resolution, to fund the federal government though March 1 for certain departments, and March...
CHA Advocacy Materials on Key Issues Available
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What’s happening: CHA has released advocacy materials — infographics, key messages, and issue briefs — for a suite of priority issues for 2024. What else to know: Infographics offer a quick view for people in a hurry (e.g., lawmakers) while issue briefs provide a deeper dive for those who want more information (e.g., staffers). Both are...
Summary: Finalized Interoperability and Prior Authorization Policies
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What’s happening: A members-only summary of finalized interoperability and prior authorization processes is available.
What else to know: The final rule is scheduled for publication in the Feb. 8 issue of the Federal Register.
HHS Establishes Voluntary Cybersecurity Goals for Health Care
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What’s happening: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released voluntary health care-specific cybersecurity performance goals (CPGs) to help organizations prioritize implementation of high-impact cybersecurity practices. What else to know: The CPGs include 10 essential and 10 enhanced goals. They are based on multiple cybersecurity frameworks and directly address common attack vectors...
Updates for the Week of Jan. 29
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Feb. 15 Data Submission Deadline for IQR and HAC Reduction Programs: 3Q 2023 Clinical, HAI, COVID-19 HCP Vaccination, and PC-01 Data SNF Provider Preview Reports Available Until Feb. 15 CY 2023 eCQM Data Due Feb. 29 CMS Announces New Actions to Help Hospitals Meet Obligations under EMTALA CMS Announces New Model to Advance Integration in...
Real-Time Exchange of Electronic Health Records is Underway
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What’s happening: Health care and social services organizations in California are required to share electronic health records as of Jan. 31 under the new Data Exchange Framework (DxF). What else to know: Assembly Bill 133 (Statutes of 2021) outlined the requirement for health care providers, plans, and other entities to exchange health information for treatment,...
CHA Webinar to Explore OHCA’s Spending Target in Depth
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What’s happening: CHA will host a complimentary, members-only webinar on Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. (PT) to discuss the Office of Health Care Affordability’s (OHCA) proposed 3% spending growth target for 2025-29. What else to know: CHA staff will focus on what this proposal means, the detrimental impacts it would have on health care, and...
CHA Analysis Reveals How Insurer Practices Impede Patient Care
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What’s happening: CHA developed a detailed analysis of how insurance company practices negatively affect patients, which is a key proof point supporting a comprehensive strategy to hold insurers accountable for patient care in California. What else to know: One of CHA’s priorities this year is to create greater accountability (network adequacy, prior authorization, medical necessity, payment...
2024 Advocacy Priorities Reinforce Steps to Stabilize Hospital Field
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Earlier this week, CHA’s Board of Trustees formally approved four priority advocacy issues for activity and engagement with policymakers this year:
New Chair and Members Elected to CHA Board of Trustees
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What’s happening: Kerry L. Heinrich, President & CEO of Adventist Health, will lead CHA’s Board of Trustees in 2024.
What else to know: Six new health care leaders from across California are joining the board.
