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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HHS Finalizes Rule on Sunsetting Regulations
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The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has finalized a rule requiring HHS and its agencies to review their regulations every 10 years using a two-step process.
CDC Allocates $22 Billion in Funding to Support Expanded Testing, Vaccination Distribution
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The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has allocated $22 billion in funding for states, localities, and territories in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. California will be awarded $1,696,424,899 for testing activities and $357,026,635 for vaccine activities.
COVID-19 Topic of Recent Behavioral Health Discussion; DHCS Hosting Weekly Provider Calls
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CHA was part of a recent call with the California Health & Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health Secretary, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), and County Behavioral Health Directors Association (CBHDA) in which a number of COVID-19-related topics were discussed.
HHS Issues Gov. Newsom’s Master Plan for Aging
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In June 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order calling for the creation of a Master Plan for Aging, which affirmed the priority of the health and well-being of older Californians and the need for policies that promote healthy aging.
Governor Releases 2021-22 State Budget Proposal
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On Jan. 8, the Governor released his 2021-22 state budget proposal – a $227.2 billion budget plan that provides funding for immediate COVID-19 response and relief efforts for many Californians impacted by the pandemic.
Webinar Will Address Ransomware and Emerging Cyber Threats That Target Hospitals
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Crime does not stop because of COVID-19. The increasing sophistication and frequency of ransomware, phishing, and hacking attacks mean that the health care industry is more vulnerable than ever to cybersecurity threats. On Feb. 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. (PT), CHA will host a webinar that will discuss firsthand hospital experience with attacks in late 2020 and how to safeguard patient care and protect operations.
Final Rule Restricts Asylum on Public Health Grounds
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The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice have issued a final rule that would allow the barring of individuals seeking asylum if the person is ruled to be a danger to the U.S. based on public health concerns.
FEMA Rule Continues Export Limitations on Certain PPE, Adds Syringes and Hypodermic Needles
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On Dec. 31, the Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a temporary final rule that extends, through June 30, 2021, the designation that certain medical resources are limited to domestic use.
CDPH, DHCS Issue Updates on Acute Hospital Care at Home Program
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) have issued additional information and guidance for hospitals that are interested in participating in the Acute Hospital Care at Home program.
DMHC Issues All Plan Letter on Compliance with Mental Health and Substance Use Parity Law
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On Jan. 5, the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) issued All Plan Letter (APL) 21-002 to all commercial full-service health plans and specialized health plans offering behavioral health services that are regulated by the department. The guidance is designed to ensure health plans comply with amendments made to Senate Bill (SB) 855 (Wiener, D-San Francisco), the mental health and substance use parity law that took effect on Jan. 1.
