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 Provides Resources for Updated IRF-PAI
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As a reminder, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published Version 4.0 of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) manual, which takes effect on Oct. 1.
Updates for the Week of April 4
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:
Patient Safety Evaluation System Virtual Summit Coming in May
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The Hospital Quality Institute’s (HQI) 2022 Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES) Summit is set for May 24-25.
Apply Now for Disparities Leadership Program
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The Disparities Solutions Center is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 Disparities Leadership Program.
Access to Free COVID-19 Tests Expanded for Medicare Beneficiaries
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Starting April 4, Medicare will cover up to eight over-the-counter COVID-19 tests each calendar month for individuals with Medicare Part B, including those enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, until the COVD-19 public health emergency ends.
CMS Issues FY 2023 Inpatient Psychiatric Facility PPS Proposed Rule
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its proposed rule updating payments to inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs) for fiscal year (FY) 2023. Comments on the proposed rule are due by 2 p.m. (PT) on May 31.
CMS Issues FY 2023 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Update Proposed Rule
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its proposed rule updating payments to inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) for fiscal year (FY) 2023. Comments on the proposed rule are due by 2 p.m. (PT) on May 31.
Reminder: Sign AHA’s Patient Billing Pledge Today
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CHA urges member hospitals and health systems to commit to the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) voluntary patient billing guidelines.
HQI Will Launch Refreshed Hospital Quality Improvement Platform
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On April 4, the Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) will launch its new and improved Hospital Quality Improvement Platform.*
Hear from CHA Board Chair Sarah Krevans
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In January, Sutter Health CEO Emeritus Sarah Krevans stepped into her role as CHA’s 2022 board chair. In this video message, she reflects on hospitals’ vital response during the pandemic and lessons learned to improve health care going forward.
