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
Tri-agencies Release New Independent Dispute Resolution Form
The Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Humans Services (tri-agencies) released an updated web form that replaces prior methods for submitting offers to independent dispute resolution (IDR) entities.
Now Is Not the Time to Remove California Hospitals’ Health Care Safety Net
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On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that, after nearly three years, California’s COVID-19 state of emergency would end on Feb. 28, 2023.
CMS Provides Additional Information on IRF-PAI and IRF QRP Compliance
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a statement regarding the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) V4.0 and compliance with the Quality Reporting Program.
CDC to Hold Training in Advance of Data Collection Transition
In mid-December, the National Healthcare Safety Network will assume responsibility from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the collection of COVID-19 hospital data at the federal level.
HHS Renews Federal Public Health Emergency Declaration Until Mid-January
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) declaration for another 90 days, extending it until Jan. 11, 2023.
New Reporting Process for Managed Care Plan Issues
For leaders of case management and utilization review, directors of reimbursement, directors of managed care
Register Now for CHA’s Emergency Services Forum
CHA's Emergency Services Forum — an event focused on hospital emergency department management and its intersection with emergency services and the community — is set for Dec. 7 in Riverside.
HRSA Announce Grants for Rural Health Network Development
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced that public and private entities may apply for up to $100,000 each, through Jan. 6, to plan and develop integrated health care networks to expand access to basic health care services, coordinate and improve care and outcomes, and advance health equity for rural underserved populations.
CDPH Issues Updated Visitor Guidance for Skilled-Nursing Facilities
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued All Facilities Letter (AFL) 22-07.1 regarding visitation requirements for skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs).
CDPH Issues Updated Guidance on COVID-19 Testing for Skilled-Nursing Facility Personnel
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued All Facilities Letter (AFL) AFL-22-13.1 regarding COVID-19 testing recommendations for skilled-nursing facilities.
