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
CMS Issues Second Proposed Rule on Prior Authorization Reforms
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule on Medicare Advantage and Part D that includes additional proposed changes to the prior authorization process.
HCAI Releases Initial AB 1882 Seismic Public Notice and Reporting Guidance
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Under a new state law, most general acute care hospitals will need to post public notices and report annual status updates on their compliance with 2030 seismic requirements by the end of 2023.
CDPH Issues Updated Hospice Licensure Requirements
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The California Department of Public Health has issued updated information about hospice agency licensure requirements and oversight.
CHA Issues Summary of Proposed Changes to 340B Administrative Dispute Resolution Process
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CHA has issued a detailed summary of the proposed rule updating the 340B administrative dispute resolution (ADR) process.
Concern for Patient Safety Drives Opposition to Ambulance Offload Bill
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Last week, shortly after state lawmakers were sworn in for the 2023 legislative session, Assembly member Freddie Rodriguez (D-Pomona) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 40, which aims to reduce the time it takes to transfer patients arriving at hospitals via ambulance.
CHA Updates Federal Quality Measure Inventory for 2023
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CHA has issued its federal quality measure inventory to reflect the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ annual rulemaking for federal fiscal and calendar years 2023.
Bipartisan Group Urges President, Congress to Prevent Additional PAYGO Cuts to Medicare
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Over 100 members of the U.S. House of Representatives — including 17 members of the California congressional delegation — signed a bipartisan letter urging President Joe Biden and congressional leaders to prevent additional impending Medicare cuts, such as the statutory pay-as-you-go sequester, from taking effect.
HQI Webinar to Focus on Workplace Violence, Prevention
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A Dec. 14 HQI webinar on violence prevention will teach attendees strategies to protect their communities, workplace, and patients.
CDC to Hold Trainings on COVID-19 Data Reporting Transition
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On Dec. 15, the National Healthcare Safety Network will take over collection of COVID-19 hospital data at the federal level from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering training to assist with this change:
Provider Relief Fund Reporting Period 4 Opens January 1, 2023
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CHA reminds members that Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Period 4 opens on Jan. 1, 2023. This reporting period covers funds received from July 1, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2021. PRF recipients have until Dec. 31, 2022, to use any funds received during this time frame to offset expenses or lost revenue related to COVID-19.
