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CEO Message: With Greater Scope for NPs, Another Step Toward Better Care
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Late Tuesday, the state took an important step toward improving health care for millions of Californians when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 890, which allows highly qualified and certified nurse practitioners (NPs) to provide primary care as they practice to the full extent of their training.
CMS Posts New FAQs on COVID-19 Policies for Hospital Quality Reporting Programs
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted a new Frequently Asked Questions document that provides additional guidance on the extraordinary circumstance exception the agency previously granted for certain inpatient quality reporting (IQR) program requirements. The updated guidance includes submission deadlines, time periods covered, and where to find additional information.
Gov. Newsom Signs Two PPE Bills
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The Governor has concluded the 2020 legislative session by taking final action on the legislation sent to him. CHA’s 2020 Report on Legislation, which recaps the year’s new laws, will be out later this month. Among the Governor’s actions this week were the signing of two bills related to the storage of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Updates for the Week of Sept. 28
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following update this week:
CMS cancels Oct. 1 Radiation Oncology model call; CHA to update members when it is rescheduled. Hospice QRP APU FY 2021: Successful Facilities Updated SNF QRP COVID-19 PR Tip Sheet is Available Confidential Dry Run Reports for SNF HAI Requiring Hospitalizations Measure Available
New CMS Price Transparency Website Includes Resources for Compliance
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has launched a new website dedicated to the hospital price transparency final rule. The website includes resources for hospitals to assist with compliance, which is required by Jan. 1.
HQI to Host Webinar on Disparities in Perinatal Mental Health Care
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As part of its Perinatal Mental Health (PMH) Learning Community, the Hospital Quality Institute will host a webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on Oct. 15 to discuss disparities in perinatal mental health care.
New Legislation Provides Relief for Medicare Loan Repayments
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The House and Senate passed, and the President has signed, legislation to modify the Medicare Accelerated and Advanced Payment Programs implemented during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
CDPH Releases COVID-19 Hospital, SNF Outbreak Thresholds
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued All Facilities Letter (AFL) 20-75, which sets thresholds for COVID-19 outbreaks in hospitals. Hospitals are required to report outbreaks and unusual infectious disease occurrences to their local health department and CDPH Licensing and Certification District Office.
President Signs Health Care Executive Order
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Last week, President Trump signed an executive order on “An America-First Healthcare Plan” that the Administration says is intended to improve care, increase choice, and lower costs.
Livanta to Require Electronic Medical Records Transmission by Oct. 1
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Beginning Oct. 1, Livanta, the Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality-Improvement Organization (BFCC-QIO) for California, will accept medical records only electronically via direct secure messaging at QIOAppeals@Direct.Livanta.com. Direct secure messaging – which is not email – can be performed through the hospital’s electronic medical records (EMR) system.
