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 Document Provides Guidance on Continuing Space Waivers
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To assist hospitals that need to continue the use of space waivers after the state of emergency ends on Feb. 28, CHA has developed a document that provides guidance on the steps that must be taken with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI).
Updates for the week of Feb. 6
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Provider-specific fact sheets for information about waivers and flexibilities CMS 1135 waiver/flexibility request and inquiry form Acute hospital at home Feb. 22 Webinar: Overview of FY 2025 Inpatient Data Validation Efforts for Hospitals Selected as Targeted New Payment Adjustments for Domestic N95 Respirators Removal of a National Coverage Determination & Expansion of Coverage of Colorectal...
Now is the Time to Make Your Voices Heard on Financial Relief
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So far this year, one hospital in California has already closed its doors. Several have cut services or closed departments. Others are likely not far behind. And, as the financial challenges continue to mount for your hospitals, it’s the most vulnerable patients who are suffering the most.
Patient Safety Evaluation System Summit Set for May
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The online Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES) Summit, which will be held over two half-days, is set for May 9-10.
Texas District Court Again Rules in Favor of Hospitals, Providers in No Surprises Act Legal Challenge
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A Texas District Court has again ruled in favor of hospitals and providers in a suit brought by the Texas Medical Association challenging the Biden administration’s Aug. 19, 2022, final rule involving the No Surprises Act.
CHA Issues Summary of MA Risk Adjustment Data Validation Final Rule
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CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the rule finalizing technical details about the Medicare Advantage (MA) Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) program. This is the program that’s used to recover improper risk adjustment payments made to MA plans.
CHA Comments on Proposed MA Plan, Prior Authorization Reforms
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CHA submitted comments on the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D proposed rule that includes changes to the prior authorization process.
DOJ Withdraws Health Care Antitrust Enforcement Policies
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) withdrew its support for three policy statements on health care antitrust enforcement it had jointly issued with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
CHA DataSuite Releases Analysis of FFY 2024 Wage Index and Occupational Mix Data
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CHA DataSuite has issued a hospital-specific analysis – designed in the Business Intelligence platform – of the Medicare hospital federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 wage index and occupational mix data.
DHCS Posts Updated Rates for Distinct-Part Skilled-Nursing Facilities
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Updated rates for distinct-part skilled-nursing facilities are now posted on the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) website.
