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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CMMI Announces ACO REACH Model
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On Feb. 24, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) announced the Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (ACO REACH) model.
HRSA Distributes $560 Million in Provider Relief Fund Payments to Providers
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the release of $560 million in payments as part of the Phase 4 general distribution of the Provider Relief Fund to providers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 31 is Deadline to Apply for Section 126 IME/GME Residency Slots
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Section 126 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) included 1,000 new residency slots for distribution, which will be phased in at no more than 200 per year starting in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023.
Department of Homeland Security Issues Proposed Rule on Public Charge Policies
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a proposed rule that would exclude noncash benefits — including most Medicaid benefits — when making a public charge inadmissibility determination. Comments on the proposed rule are due April 25.
Texas District Court Rules in Favor of Providers in No Surprises Act Legal Challenge
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A Texas District Court on Wednesday ruled in favor of hospitals and providers in a suit brought by the Texas Medical Association challenging the administration’s Sept. 30, 2021, interim final rule (IFR).
President Biden Extends COVID-19 National Emergency Declaration
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President Biden has extended the national emergency declaration for the COVID-19 pandemic beyond March 1, when it was set to expire.
CMS Issues Billing Codes for New COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the emergency use of the monoclonal antibody bebtelovimab for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adult and pediatric patients, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has created new billing codes for the treatment.
Provider Relief Fund Reporting Period 2 Deadline Approaching
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Hospitals and other providers have until March 31 to report on their use of Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments received from July 1 to Dec. 31, 2020.
CDPH Revises Booster Mandate
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On Feb. 22, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its State Public Health Officer Order requiring hospitals to verify health care worker vaccination status and test unvaccinated workers.
Same State, Different Worlds
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. There are two Californias when it comes to health care. In one, patients and communities are well-served by their health care system. Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other providers are easily accessible, offer a wide variety of services at multiple locations, and […]
