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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Multiple Sessions at CHA’s Disaster Planning Conference Highlight Active Threats
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Recognizing that hospitals are not immune to public shootings and the role they play in caring for victims, this year’s Disaster Planning Conference, set for Sept. 13-14 in Pasadena, will feature several sessions on active threats in hospitals.
CMS Urges Providers to Prepare for End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is encouraging providers to prepare for the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and the related emergency authority waivers, regulations, enforcement discretion, and sub-regulatory guidance that have given them the flexibilities needed to respond to the COVID-19 PHE.
CHA Prepares Fact Sheet on Data Sharing Agreement
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The California Health and Human Services Agency has released the Data Sharing Agreement and related policies and procedures required under Assembly Bill (AB) 133. To assist members, CHA has prepared a fact sheet about the Data Sharing Agreement, open items still in consideration, and the next steps for the state.
AHA Members Encouraged to Register for Webinar on Preventing Duplication of FEMA Benefits
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The American Hospital Association (AHA) will hold an AHA members-only webinar with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. (PT) to discuss a proposed process and draft methodology for reviewing hospital public assistance projects for potential duplication of benefits with patient care revenue. Registration is required.
Tri-agencies Release No Surprises Act Final Rule in Response to Legal Decision, Issue Additional Implementation Resources
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The Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (tri-agencies) have issued a long-anticipated No Surprises Act final rule.
Data Reporting Will Transition to CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network in Mid-December
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In mid-December, COVID-19 data will be reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). The NHSN will assume responsibility for collecting the data when the Department of Health and Human Services’ contract with TeleTracking expires on Dec. 31.
Disproportionate Share Hospital Eligibility for 2022-23 Data Corrections Due on Sept. 12
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On Aug. 1, the Department of Health Care Services notified district hospitals and private hospitals of their tentative eligibility for disproportionate share hospital (DSH) and virtual DSH, also known as DSH replacement, for fiscal year 2022-23. Hospitals have until Sept. 12 to review their DSH eligibility determination and may correct and resubmit their data if ...
Deadline Extended to Apply for Song-Brown Residency Funding Program
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The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) has extended to Aug. 26 the deadline to apply for the Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Program, Primary Care Residency. This program now includes funding opportunities to support the creation of new residency programs.
CHA Successfully Encourages Supreme Court Review of Decision on Liability for ED Reimbursement Claims
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On Aug. 9, the California Supreme Court agreed to review the Court of Appeal’s published decision in County of Santa Clara v. Superior Court after CHA submitted a “friend of the court” letter brief encouraging the Supreme Court to review (and hopefully overturn) this decision.
Medicare Advanced and Accelerated Payment Recoupment Ends in September, Watch for Demand Letters from Noridian
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Hospitals and providers who received Medicare Advanced and Accelerated Payments (MAAP) were loaned the funds for 29 months from the date the funds were received. Hospitals that have not fully repaid the amount should be on the watch for a “demand letter” from Noridian requesting any outstanding balance after the 29th month.
