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-Sponsored Bill on Protections for Providers During Emergencies Heads to Governor
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On Tuesday, a CHA-sponsored bill that enhances the ability of critical state agencies to support the health care delivery system during a state of emergency passed the state Senate and is now on its way to the governor’s desk for his action.
CHA DataSuite Released FFY 2024 Wage Index Reclassification Test Analysis
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CHA DataSuite has issued a hospital-specific analysis of the Medicare hospital federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 wage index reclassification.
Hospital Fills a Need for Care in One Central Valley Community
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In the Central Valley town of Mendota, where access to health care services is lacking, Madera Community Hospital saw a need to build a medical clinic. In this video, see what it means for families — many of them farmworkers — who no longer need to travel a long distance to get the care they...
New Resource Available on Applicability of Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Process
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a new resource to assist in determining whether the federal independent dispute resolution process or a specified state law or all-payer model agreement applies for determining out-of-network claims covered under the No Surprises Act.
CHA Comments on Proposed Conditions of Participation for Critical Access and Rural Emergency Hospitals
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CHA has submitted comments on the proposed conditions of participation (CoPs) for the new rural emergency hospital (REH) provider type and updated CoPs for critical access hospitals (CAHs) issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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.
