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
HHS Releases Hospital Ownership Data
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released ownership data for all Medicare-certified hospitals.
Public Charge Final Rule Guidance Released
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The Department of Homeland Security recently issued implementation guidance for the public charge rule finalized earlier this year.
CHA Issues Summary of Proposals to Streamline Prior Authorization Process for Certain Plans
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CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the proposed rule recently issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that would streamline prior authorization processes for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care, and federally facilitated marketplace health plans.
Joint Commission Revises Quality and Safety Standards
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The Joint Commission announced it will eliminate 168 quality and safety standards and revise 14 other standards during the first review cycle of 2023.
CHA Advocacy Materials Available for Members’ Use
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CHA has developed resources to support two of its advocacy priorities for 2023.
Deadline is Dec. 31 for FEMA COVID-19 Public Assistance Program Submission
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CHA is reminding members of the deadline for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) public assistance program.
Cal OES Estimates FEMA Region 9 Will Obligate $265.3 Million to Hospitals in Coming Weeks
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CHA has received an update about its ongoing efforts to expedite Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) public assistance (PA) funding.
Congress Finalizes Year-End Omnibus Spending Package
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Congress has finalized a $1.7 trillion year-end spending package. However, it must pass both the House of Representatives and Senate to avoid a government shutdown at midnight Friday, Dec. 23, when government funding is currently set to expire.
A Time to Rest, Recharge, and Reflect
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“Someone once told me growth and comfort do not coexist. And I think it’s a really good thing to remember.” – Ginni Rometty, first woman to head IBM
DHCS Updates FAQs and Clarifies ‘On Site’ Definition for Retention Payment Program
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After working with CHA and other stakeholders, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) issued a Dec. 20 clarification on what factors determine if an employee worked “on site” at a qualifying facility and is therefore eligible for a retention payment.
