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
CDPH Asks Hospitals to Report Patients Impacted by Infant Formula Shortage
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On May 27, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued All Facilities Letter (AFL) 22-11, which requests that hospitals report to their Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator each patient they treat who is suspected or confirmed to have experienced symptoms of lack of proper infant formula.
Reminder: Key Upcoming Provider Relief Fund Dates
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CHA would like to remind members of several key dates related to the Provider Relief Fund (PRF).
Retention Pay Proposal Promising but Problematic
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Gov. Newsom’s proposal to provide health care workers with $933 million in retention payments represents an important step toward recognizing the invaluable contributions of California’s pandemic heroes.
CDPH Launches New Infant Formula Web Page
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The California Department of Public Health has developed an infant formula web page (also available in Spanish) to provide the latest information about the supply shortage and connect California families in need of formula to helpful resources.
CHA to Host Webinar on Trends Impacting Hospital Bond Ratings
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CHA has invited S&P Global rating agency experts to discuss the pandemic’s continued financial impact on hospitals during a members-only webinar on June 22 from 10 to 11 a.m. (PT).
CHA Seeks Extension of EMSA and CDPH Waivers Until Sept. 30
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CHA is seeking the extension of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) COVID-19 waivers from June 30 to Sept. 30.
CHA Issues Response to Recent RAND Study on Hospital Price Variation
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CHA has issued a response to the recent RAND Corporation study on hospital price variation.
CHA Comments on FFY 2023 IRF, IPF PPS Proposed Rules
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CHA submitted comment letters on the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) prospective payment system (PPS) and FFY 2023 inpatient psychiatric facility (IPF) PPS proposed rules.
CDPH Releases Advisory on Monkeypox
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently issued an advisory to health care providers addressing the monkeypox virus infection.
Updates for the Week of May 23
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:
