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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HRSA Announces Additional Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund Payments to Providers
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the release of an additional $427 million in payments as part of the Phase 4 distribution of the Provider Relief Fund.
CHA Comments on FFY 2023 IPPS Proposed Rule
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CHA has submitted comments on the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
DHCS Releases Updated Treatment Authorization Request Criteria for Inpatient Services
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On June 9, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) announced through a Medi-Cal provider bulletin that the criteria for Treatment Authorization Requests (TAR) for inpatient services will be updated effective for admissions on or after June 15.
AHA Resources Available for Community Health Improvement Week
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This week — June 5-11 — the American Hospital Association (AHA) and AHA Community Health Improvement present Community Health Improvement Week 2022.
Two Bills in Play Threaten Health Care Access and Affordability
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With less than a month for the Legislature to advance bills out of policy committees, two pieces of legislation that present significant concerns for patients and communities remain in play.
Hospital Claims Review Resource Available
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Livanta, Medicare’s national claims review contractor, has launched the Livanta Claims Review Advisor — a monthly online educational resource for medical coders, billing, financial and revenue cycle personnel, clinical documentation improvement specialists, utilization review coordinators, case managers, compliance officers, physicians, and other practitioners.
Health Equity Series to Spotlight Kaiser Permanente’s Thrive Local Program
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CHA will host a series of health equity webinars to provide members with information, tools, and practices to reduce inequities in care and improve the lives of the patients they serve.
CHA Comments on FFY 2023 Skilled-Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule
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CHA submitted comments on the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 skilled-nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system proposed rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Federal Departments Issue Independent Dispute Resolution Process Checklist
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The Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services have issued a checklist of independent dispute resolution (IDR) process requirements for group health plans and group and individual health insurance issuers to help ensure compliance with the No Surprises Act (NSA) and its implementing regulations.
Hospitals’ Financial Peril Deepens
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The latest national snapshot of hospitals’ financial circumstances from Kaufman Hall reinforces something California’s hospitals know all too well: A dire situation is growing even worse.
