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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HQI to Host Webinar on Child Abuse Reporting and Perinatal Mental Health
As part of its Perinatal Mental Health (PMH) Learning Community, the Hospital Quality Institute will host a webinar on Aug. 19 from noon to 1 p.m. (PT) to discuss the impact of child welfare involvement on both parent and infant mental health, the role that hospital staff plays in the process of child abuse reporting during the perinatal period, and steps to file a child abuse report as a mandated reporter.
Register Now for CHA’s Disaster Planning Virtual Conference
Registration is now open for CHA’s Disaster Planning Virtual Conference. This dynamic conference, which will be held Sept 14-15, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (PT) both days, will celebrate and draw inspiration from the determination and perseverance of disaster professionals up and down the state.
CMS Offers Resource for IRF, LTCH on Quality Reporting Program Documents
This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering a new resource for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) and long-term care hospitals (LTCHs) with information on how to access and use the CMS quality reporting program (QRP) quarterly Q&A documents. IRF and LTCH information […]
Senate Passes Infrastructure Bill, Budget Resolution
On Tuesday, the Senate passed the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill by a vote of 69-30.
EMSA Clarifies Vaccine Requirement for EMS Personnel
The Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) has released a clarification that EMS personnel are not covered by the vaccination mandate health order released by the California Department of Public Health on Aug. 5.
CDPH Provides FAQs on Weekly Data Reporting
In All Facilities Letter (AFL) 21-25, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that it is requiring general acute care hospitals to report patient-level discharge information for each hospitalized person who tests positive for COVID-19. To assist hospitals with this data reporting, CDPH released FAQs.
CHA Issues Detailed Summary of CY 2022 OPPS Proposed Rule
CHA has issued a detailed summary of the calendar year (CY) 2022 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) proposed rule. Comments are due to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) by 2 p.m. (PT) on Sept. 17.
Updates for the Week of August 12
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:
Gov. Newsom Outlines Investments in Mental Health Services, Behavioral Health Housing
On Aug. 5, Gov. Newsom outlined his plan for record investments in mental health services and behavioral health housing as part of a comprehensive approach to tackling the state’s homelessness crisis.