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
On Suicide, a Time for Reflection and Action
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Two years ago, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, 4,075 Californians took their own lives. Nearly 80,000 more who attempted to take their lives, inflict self-harm, or expressed the desire to do so were treated in California hospital emergency departments. […]
Cuddle Cots Offer Gift of Time
When Ashley Agnitch’s daughter was born with a genetic abnormality, she had only a few precious hours to spend with her. In this video, see how Ashley used that experience and the gift of Cuddle Cots to allow hospitals to help comfort other families in the same situation.
Still Time to Register for HQI Annual Conference
It’s not too late to register for the Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) Annual Conference, which will be held in two locations — Oct. 3-4 in Long Beach and Nov. 6-7 in Napa. That makes the Southern California program just a week away.
HCAI Releases Guidance on NPC-5 Requirements
The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) has released an Advisory Guide that addresses frequently asked questions about the Nonstructural Performance Category-5 (NPC-5) water rationing plan requirement.
Office of Health Care Affordability Will Play Key Role in California’s Health Care Future
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In early July, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation establishing the Office of Health Care Affordability, a new, far-reaching agency that will hold significant sway over how health care is paid for and delivered in California in the future. Following his signature, California became the 10th state in the nation to have state agencies or oversight that establish targets for health care cost growth.
DHCS Delaying Implementation of Provider 274 File to Determine Contracting Status for Directed Payments
On Sept. 21, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) announced that it is delaying the implementation of the Provider 274 file for determining contracting status relevant to Medi-Cal managed care directed payment programs.
Sens. Padilla and Feinstein Urge FEMA to Disburse COVID-19 Reimbursements
On Sept. 20, U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein wrote to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urging the agency to swiftly disburse reimbursements for emergency protective measures taken by hospitals to combat COVID-19. CHA thanks the senators for their commitment to ensuring hospitals receive these essential funds.
Reminder to Check Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund Payment Status; Phase 3 Reporting Closes Sept. 30
Hospitals that applied for a Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund payment but have not received a response should contact the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) provider support line at (866) 569-3522 to check the application’s status.
CHA Urges California Delegation to Support Key Priorities in Final Days of Congress
On Sept. 22, CHA sent a letter to the California congressional delegation outlining key priorities to address issues hospitals are facing across the state.
Division of Occupational Safety and Health Issues Monkeypox Guidance
In response to both the state and federal declaration of emergency due to monkeypox (MPX), the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has issued guidance on how MPX is addressed by the Aerosol Transmissible Disease (ATD) standard.
