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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CHA Issues Alert Ahead of OHCA Hearing
Earlier this week, the California Hospital Association (CHA) issued an alert urging members to testify at the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) board meeting on April 24. With the board’s final decision on a spending target expected at either the April 24 or May 22 board meeting, it is crucial that hospital voices continue […]
CHA Aims Rural Hospital Social Media Campaign at Lawmakers
What’s happening: This week, CHA launched a social media campaign highlighting the challenges rural hospitals – particularly critical access hospitals – face and urging lawmakers to act so that rural health care is preserved.
What else to know: The campaign is intended to cultivate support for Senate Bill (SB) 1423 (Dahle, R-Bieber), which would provide additional financial support for California’s critical access hospitals (a concurrent budget effort is underway). CHA-sponsored SB 1423 will be heard in the Senate Health Committee on April 24.
Hospital Leaders Share Access Concerns with Lawmakers
What’s happening: CHA convened a gathering in Sacramento of critical access hospital (CAH) leaders, legislators, and staff this week in support of Senate Bill (SB) 1423 (Dahle, R-Bieber), which aims to stabilize health care services in rural, remote communities.
What else to know: On Tuesday, leaders from eight CAHs visited the offices of 12 lawmakers to convey the serious challenges they face keeping their doors open and the threat posed by the loss of hospital services in rural and underserved communities.
CMS Proposes 2.6% Inpatient Prospective Payment System Rate Increase for FY 2025
What’s happening: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a net increase to base Medicare inpatient payment rates (market basket update) of 2.6% for fiscal year (FY) 2025.
What else to know: The increase is included in the FY 2025 Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) and long-term care hospital (LTCH) prospective payment system proposed rule. Comments on the proposed rule are due to CMS by June 10.
CHA Issues Draft Comments on Proposed Accrediting Organization Requirements
What’s happening: CHA has issued draft comments in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed changes to accrediting organization (AO) requirements.
What else to know: CHA encourages members to submit comments, due to CMS by 2 p.m. (PT) on April 15.
Federal Judge Invalidates Health Care Employer “Handcuffs” as Sought in CHA Lawsuit
What’s happening: In a lawsuit brought by CHA, a federal judge for the Central District of California has ruled that portions of a City of Inglewood minimum wage ordinance that prohibits health care employers from managing increased labor costs through compensation and staffing decisions are unenforceable because they’re preempted by the National Labor Relations Act […]
Join HQI’s Virtual Forum on Use of Force in Managing Workplace Violence
What’s happening: CHA’s Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) will hold a virtual forum on Hospital Workplace Violence: Security Personnel and the Continuum of Force on April 18 from noon to 1 p.m. (PT).
What else to know: The forum will discuss the pros and cons of various methods used by hospital security officers when responding to escalating levels of threats within a hospital facility, including the use of stun guns. Registration is open.
DMHC Provides Overview of Complaint and Appeals Process
What’s happening: A recording of the March 26 Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) Complaint and Appeals Process Webinar is now available.
What else to know: This complimentary, members-only webinar includes information about DMHC’s role in the independent medical review and complaint process. DMHC staff provided an overview of their jurisdiction and the consumer and provider complaint processes.