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
CHA DataSuite Releases Impact Analysis of FFY 2023 Long-Term Care Hospital Proposed Rule
CHA DataSuite has released a hospital-specific analysis of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 Medicare long–term care hospital (LTCH) prospective payment system proposed rule impact analysis.
Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation to Modernize California’s Medical Malpractice System
On May 23, Gov. Newsom signed Assembly Bill 35, legislation that will modernize the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act’s (MICRA) cap on non-economic damages while still maintaining important medical liability protections.
GE Healthcare Provides Update on Shortage of Contrast Media
On May 18, leaders from GE Healthcare joined an American Hospital Association webinar designed to provide members with an update on the contrast dye shortage.
CHA Submits Comments to DHCS on Draft Population Health Management Strategy and Roadmap
Earlier this month, CHA shared feedback with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) on its Draft Population Health Management (PHM) Strategy and Roadmap 2022.
CHA DataSuite Releases Impact Analysis for FFY 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule
CHA DataSuite has issued a hospital-specific analysis of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 Medicare inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule.
HRSA Announces Additional Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund Payments to Providers
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced the release of an additional $482 million in payments as part of the Phase 4 distribution of the Provider Relief Fund.
DHCS Launches Coverage Ambassador Program, Will Host Two Webinars
Under the COVID-19 federal public health emergency (PHE), Medi-Cal beneficiaries were guaranteed continuous coverage as long as the PHE was in effect.
CHA Issues Detailed Summary of FFY 2023 IPPS Proposed Rule, Will Hold Webinar May 25
CHA has issued a comprehensive summary of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 inpatient prospective payment system proposed rule released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Comments on the proposed rule are due to CMS by 2 p.m. (PT) on June 17.
Governor’s Revised Budget Includes Important Health Care Investments but Does Not Address Hospitals’ Inflationary Challenges
On May 13, Gov. Newsom released the May Revision with modifications to the proposed state budget he first presented in January.
