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
HQI Issues Alert on Increase in Syphilis Among Pregnant Patients
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On Feb 28, the Hospital Quality Institute sent an alert to members after its Sentinel Signal Detection System identified a significant increase in syphilis diagnoses among pregnant patients from 2020 to 2021.
CA Supreme Court Upholds MICRA Damages Cap for Inadequately Supervised Physician Assistant
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On Feb. 24, the California Supreme Court issued its latest decision upholding the application of the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act’s (MICRA) cap on non-economic (pain and suffering) damages in medical malpractice actions.
EMSA Out-of-State Health Care Personnel Waiver Formally Extended to June 30
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On Feb. 28, the Emergency Medical Services Authority updated its authorization on its website to allow approval of out-of-state health care personnel to practice in California until June 30.
2022 Priorities — Disaster Preparedness Modernization and Health Equity — Begin to Take Shape
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It’s been two months since California’s Legislature convened to kick off the 2022 session, and CHA has worked diligently to ensure the top priorities for California hospitals are at the forefront for legislators and the governor’s office.
CHA Comments on IPPS Supplemental Final Rule on GME Provisions, Residency Slot Distribution
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CHA has submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) supplemental final rule for the implementation of graduate medical education provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA), including the distribution of additional residency slots.
Authority for EMSA Staffing and CDPH Space Waivers Extended to June 30
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In case you missed it, on Feb. 25 Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order extending until June 30 key hospital-related provisions that were set to expire March 31.
CMMI Announces ACO REACH Model
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On Feb. 24, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) announced the Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (ACO REACH) model.
HRSA Distributes $560 Million in Provider Relief Fund Payments to Providers
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the release of $560 million in payments as part of the Phase 4 general distribution of the Provider Relief Fund to providers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 31 is Deadline to Apply for Section 126 IME/GME Residency Slots
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Section 126 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) included 1,000 new residency slots for distribution, which will be phased in at no more than 200 per year starting in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023.
Department of Homeland Security Issues Proposed Rule on Public Charge Policies
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a proposed rule that would exclude noncash benefits — including most Medicaid benefits — when making a public charge inadmissibility determination. Comments on the proposed rule are due April 25.
