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
Comment Deadline Extended for Interoperability Proposed Rules
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In response to requests from CHA and other stakeholders, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended the comment period for its two proposed rules on interoperability and information blocking to June 3.
CMS Issues FFY 2020 Inpatient Psychiatric Facility PPS Proposed Rule
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Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed rule for the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2020 inpatient psychiatric facility (IPF) prospective payment system (PPS).
Hospitals Celebrate During National Healthcare Volunteer Week
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Last week, hospitals throughout California held events to honor their volunteers during National Healthcare Volunteer Week. See CHA’s photo gallery for a sampling of celebrations and recognition programs.
CHA Regulatory Tracker Informs Members About Upcoming Federal Regulations
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In preparation for another busy regulatory season, CHA reminds members that information on proposed and final federal rules, as well as executive orders, can be found on a dedicated page of the CHA website. Developed to help members stay on top of numerous regulations, CHA’s Regulatory Tracker highlights open, forthcoming and final rules along with summaries of the regulations.
CMS Approves Hospital Fee Program Managed Care Rates
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This week, the Department of Health Care Services shared four approval letters, dated April 10, from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). While these letters mention approval is for state fiscal year 2016-17, the rates approved only include the Hospital Fee Program for June 1 to Dec. 31, 2016.
EMSA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Alternate Destination, Paramedic Practice
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The Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA) has issued proposed regulations that, when finalized, will allow emergency medical services providers to transport patients to the hospital or other care setting that best meets the patient’s needs. The proposed regulations address paramedic training and establish other requirements for alternative destination protocols.
Senate Labor Committee Unanimously Passes Bill Clarifying Sexual Harassment Training Deadlines
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Earlier this week, the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee passed Senate Bill (SB) 778 (Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement), which would clarify deadlines for providing sexual harassment prevention training.
Bill to Allow Nurse Practitioners Independent Practice Authority Passes Assembly Committee
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A CHA-supported bill that would allow nurse practitioners (NPs) to practice to the full extent of their education and training – AB 890 (Wood, D-Santa Rosa) – passed the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions today.
DHCS Posts Stakeholder Update
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The Department of Health Care Services has published its bimonthly update of department events and actions.
RSVP by April 18 for CHA Member Forum on Interoperability Proposed Rules
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CHA will hold a member forum on April 19 at 11 a.m. (PT) to solicit member feedback on the interoperability proposed rules recently issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.
