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 Proposes Confidentiality Protections for Substance Use Disorder Patient Records
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The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has issued a proposed rule on changes to the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.
CMS Issues Memo on Violence, Safety Risk Requirements in Hospitals
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a memo on violence and safety risks in hospitals, reminding hospitals of their regulatory obligation to prioritize the safety of patients and hospital staff to ensure the effective delivery of care.
HRSA Issues Long-Awaited Proposed Rule on Administrative Dispute Resolution Process
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The Health Resources and Services Administration has issued a long-awaited proposed rule updating the 340B administrative dispute resolution (ADR) process.
New Education Department Rule Makes CA Physicians Eligible for Federal Loan Forgiveness
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The U.S. Department of Education has released the final rule on the national overhaul of the broken Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Hospital Patients Need Help During RSV Surge
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About a month ago, Orange County officials declared a health emergency due to the record numbers of pediatric hospitalizations and emergency room visits, driven by growing numbers of cases of respiratory syncytial virus. Similar levels of concern are being raised by public health officials in San Diego, Santa Clara, Los Angeles and other counties.
Recording of PAC PPS Webinar Now Available
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A webinar on the post-acute care prospective payment system (PAC PPS) is available on the CHA website.
CHA Webinar Will Detail Changes to Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Process
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To assist members in preparing for federally mandated changes to the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review process that takes effect in July 2023, CHA is hosting a webinar on Nov. 30.
Only Days Remain to Register for Behavioral Health, Emergency Services Conferences
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Attendees of two different conferences in Riverside — one for behavioral health and the other for emergency services — have only days left to register for the events.
DHCS Updates FAQs on Retention Payment Program
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On Nov. 18, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) issued a series of significant updates to the Retention Payment Program FAQs.
CHA Responds to Congressional Budget Office Report on Price Capping Proposals
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CHA submitted comments to the Congressional Budget Office in response to the agency’s recent report, “Policy Approaches to Reduce What Commercial Insurers Pay for Hospitals’ and Physicians’ Services.”
