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
Hospital Claims Review Resource Available
Livanta, Medicare’s national claims review contractor, has launched the Livanta Claims Review Advisor — a monthly online educational resource for medical coders, billing, financial and revenue cycle personnel, clinical documentation improvement specialists, utilization review coordinators, case managers, compliance officers, physicians, and other practitioners.
Health Equity Series to Spotlight Kaiser Permanente’s Thrive Local Program
CHA will host a series of health equity webinars to provide members with information, tools, and practices to reduce inequities in care and improve the lives of the patients they serve.
CHA Comments on FFY 2023 Skilled-Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule
CHA submitted comments on the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 skilled-nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system proposed rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Federal Departments Issue Independent Dispute Resolution Process Checklist
The Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services have issued a checklist of independent dispute resolution (IDR) process requirements for group health plans and group and individual health insurance issuers to help ensure compliance with the No Surprises Act (NSA) and its implementing regulations.
Hospitals’ Financial Peril Deepens
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The latest national snapshot of hospitals’ financial circumstances from Kaufman Hall reinforces something California’s hospitals know all too well: A dire situation is growing even worse.
CDPH Asks Hospitals to Report Patients Impacted by Infant Formula Shortage
On May 27, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued All Facilities Letter (AFL) 22-11, which requests that hospitals report to their Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator each patient they treat who is suspected or confirmed to have experienced symptoms of lack of proper infant formula.
Reminder: Key Upcoming Provider Relief Fund Dates
CHA would like to remind members of several key dates related to the Provider Relief Fund (PRF).
Retention Pay Proposal Promising but Problematic
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Gov. Newsom’s proposal to provide health care workers with $933 million in retention payments represents an important step toward recognizing the invaluable contributions of California’s pandemic heroes.
CDPH Launches New Infant Formula Web Page
The California Department of Public Health has developed an infant formula web page (also available in Spanish) to provide the latest information about the supply shortage and connect California families in need of formula to helpful resources.
CHA to Host Webinar on Trends Impacting Hospital Bond Ratings
CHA has invited S&P Global rating agency experts to discuss the pandemic’s continued financial impact on hospitals during a members-only webinar on June 22 from 10 to 11 a.m. (PT).
