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Rescheduled CMS Radiation Oncology Model Call Set for Oct. 8
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host the rescheduled call on the mandatory radiation oncology (RO) payment model on Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. (PT). The payment model was established earlier this month under CMS’ Specialty Care Models final rule.
App Helps Guide Individuals During a Behavioral Health Crisis
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released “My Mental Health Crisis Plan,” a new mobile app that allows individuals with serious mental illness to create a plan to help guide their treatment preferences during a mental health crisis.
CHA DataSuite Releases Inpatient and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment Systems FFY 2021 Final Rule Impact Analyses
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CHA DataSuite has released hospital-specific analyses of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2021 Medicare inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) final rule and the long-term care hospital (LTCH) prospective payment system final rule.
CHA Launches FightFluTogether Campaign
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CHA has launched FightFluTogether, a consumer-focused campaign to encourage flu vaccination, developed in partnership with the California Department of Public Health, the California Medical Association, the California Immunization Coalition, and the Hospital Officers Association of California.
HHS Extends COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration
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The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the renewal of the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration. The renewal is effective Oct. 23 and will continue for an additional 90 days, ensuring flexibilities – like waivers and special rules tied to the public health emergency declaration – remain in place for providers.
DHCS Posts Medi-Cal Rx Prescriber and Pharmacy Training Registration
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In advance of the transition of pharmacy services to Medi-Cal Rx starting on Jan. 1, 2021, the Department of Health Care Services recently launched a training registration application on the Medi-Cal Rx portal for Medi-Cal prescribers and pharmacies.
CHA Alert Asks Hospitals to Urge Representatives to Support Reinstating PRF Reporting Requirements
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On Friday, CHA issued an Advocacy Alert asking member hospitals and health systems to contact their congressional representative about urging the White House and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reinstate the June COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund reporting requirements.
Protect Yourself & Others: Get a Flu Vaccination
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In a year of global pandemic, one thing we owe to our communities is protect ourselves during flu season. In this spirit, CHA has partnered with dozens of hospitals, associations and agencies to promote the FightFluTogether campaign.
Updated Minimum Data Set for SNFs, Hospitals With Swing Beds Effective Oct. 1
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The California Department of Public Health has issued All Facilities Letter (AFL) 20-76, which informs skilled-nursing facilities and hospitals with swing beds to use the revised Minimum Data Set (MDS), effective Oct. 1.
HHS Announces Additional $20 Billion in New Phase of Provider Relief Funding
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Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration, announced $20 billion in new funding for providers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Providers that have already received Provider Relief Fund payments will be invited to apply for additional funding that considers financial losses and changes in operating expenses caused by COVID-19.
