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 Summary of Final Rule on DMEPOS Policies
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CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the final rule that addresses certain durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) policy issues recently released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The provisions in the final rule are effective Feb. 28.
CHA Issues Summary of Proposed Rule on Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans
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CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the proposed rule for the 2023 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plan year recently released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
CHA Urges Congress to Provide Additional COVID-19 Relief, AHA to Host Virtual Advocacy Day
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CHA has issued an alert urging Congress to support hospitals and their staff with additional financial relief during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Issues No Surprises Act Enforcement Bulletin
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The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau has issued a bulletin indicating that it will monitor the practices of entities involved in the collection of or credit reporting on medical debt as it relates to the No Surprises Act.
HRSA Announces New Behavioral Health Grant Opportunity for Rural Providers
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced the availability of $13 million in funding to increase access to behavioral health care services and address health inequities in rural America, including through evidence-based, trauma-informed treatment for substance use disorder.
ONC Issues Final Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement
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The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has issued its final Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA).
Board Of Pharmacy Issues Reminder on New E-Prescribing Laws
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The California State Board of Pharmacy is aware there may be misinformation and misunderstanding among licensees about the e-prescribing requirements that took effect on Jan. 1.
CHA Advocacy Materials Available for Members’ Use
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CHA has posted resources to support each of its eight advocacy priorities for 2022. The materials include key messages, an issue brief, and infographic for each topic and are designed to assist members when talking with policymakers, the media, or the public about these issues.
Waiver Allows Prescriber Dispensing of COVID-19 Oral Therapeutic Medication to ED Patients
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented in 2009 the Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program, which uses incentive payments and payment adjustments to encourage the use of qualified electronic prescribing systems. For questions regarding the eRx Incentive Program or eRx payment adjustments, or for assistance submitting a hardship exemption request, contact the QualityNet Help Desk at (866) 288-8912 (TTY 1-877-715-6222) or via qnetsupport@sdps.org. For additional information and resources, visit www.CMS.gov/ERxIncentive
HHS Extends COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration to April 16
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The Department of Health & Human Services has renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) declaration for an additional 90 days, effective Jan. 16. The 90-day renewal puts the PHE in place through April 16 and ensures flexibilities like waivers and special rules tied to the declaration remain in place for providers. The Biden administration has committed to providing states with a 60-day...
