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
HRSA Announces Multiple Funding Opportunities
Several new funding opportunities are available from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA).
Webinar on New Post-Acute Care Medicare Rules Set for Nov. 9
CHA will host a webinar at 10 a.m. Nov. 9 on new post-acute care reimbursement rules.
New Documentary Film Takes Biased Look at Not-for-Profit Hospitals
A new documentary film called Inhospitable — which takes a biased, unflattering look at the financial operations and obligations of not-for-profit hospitals — is generating attention on social media platforms and via in-person and virtual theatrical screenings across the country.
HQI Annual Conference Is One Week Away, Free To CHA Members
The Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) Annual Conference convenes Nov. 7 in Napa, fees have been waived, and it’s not too late to register. Two inspirational keynote addresses and 16 breakout sessions on the most important patient-safety issues of the day make this a can’t-miss opportunity.
CHA Releases Report on New State Laws Impacting Hospitals in 2023
CHA has released its 2022 Report on State Legislation, which hospitals can use as they navigate the nearly 1,000 bills the governor signed into law this year.
Reminder: Registration Open for Retention Payment Program
CHA would like to remind members that registration is now open for the Retention Payment Program.
Department of Labor Announces Nursing Expansion Grant Program, Applications Due Jan. 6
The U.S. Department of Labor announced an $80 million funding opportunity through its Nursing Expansion Grant Program to address workforce development challenges, including training, diversification, and nursing shortages. Applications are due by Jan. 6.
Updates for the week of Oct. 24
Register for Nov. 1 National Stakeholder Call with CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure
Reminder: FY 2024 IPFQR Program NHSN Enrollment and COVID HCP Measure Data Submission due Nov. 15
SNF Provider Preview Reports Available – Review by Nov. 14
Additional Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals Electronic Clinical Quality Measure Flows for 2023 Reporting Period

