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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CHA Alert Urges Legislators to Support Extending Hospital Seismic Deadline to 2037
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On Monday, CHA issued an alert urging members to write the Assembly Health Committee Chair to request support for Senate Bill (SB) 758 (Portantino, D-La Cañada Flintridge). This bill would extend the 2030 hospital seismic deadline to 2037 and create an advisory committee to examine how California’s health care delivery system prepares and responds to disasters of all kinds. CHA has developed a template letter and background document for members’ use. Please send your letter by July 28 to Dawn Vicari at dvicari@calhospital.org so that it can be emailed to the committee and staff.
CHA Provides Media With Update on COVID-19 Resurgence Planning
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On Wednesday, CHA President & CEO Carmela Coyle hosted an audio press conference to discuss hospital capacity (including staffing, availability of personal protective equipment, and more) as California hospitals respond to the surge in COVID-19 positive patients. The audio press conference also included a discussion of the importance of all stakeholders having a shared understanding of capacity, the challenges facing hospitals, and what these mean for the trends that lie ahead.
HHS Announces New Reporting Requirements for Provider Relief Funds
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Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shared additional information on reporting requirements for recipients of provider relief funds authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.
CHA Joins California Medical Association to Ask State to Promote Flu Vaccinations
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CHA and the California Medical Association sent a joint letter on Thursday to Gov. Newsom, urging him to create an advisory committee to support a public campaign to increase influenza vaccination rates for the 2020-21 flu season.
FCC Designates 988 for National Suicide Prevention Hotline
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Last week, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules that established 988 as the nationwide three-digit phone number to connect Americans in crisis with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
SAMHSA Revises Regulations on Substance Use Disorder Privacy Records
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On July 15, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration published revised regulations and FAQs governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder (SUD) patient records. The revised regulations take effect on Aug. 14.
CMS Issues CY 2021 End-Stage Renal Disease PPS Proposed Rule
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its proposed rule updating the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) prospective payment system (PPS) for calendar year (CY) 2021. The proposed rule also includes updates to the acute kidney injury dialysis payment rate and changes to the ESRD Quality Incentive Program. Comments on the proposed rule are due Sept. 4.
Register Now for Wildfires During a Public Health Disaster: Incident Action Planning Webinar
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The world has been so focused on COVID-19 that it seems summer — and wildfire season — have snuck up on us. An upcoming complimentary webinar only for CHA members, July 29 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., will focus on Wildfires During a Public Health Disaster: Incident Action Planning.
Updates for the Week of July 13
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:
Corrected IRF Provider Preview Reports Now Available LTCH Provider Preview Reports Now Available HQRP COVID-19 PHE Tip Sheet Available
Upcoming Public Hearing to Focus on Proposed Amendments to Sales Tax Regulations
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The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is holding a public hearing at 1 p.m. (PT) on July 22 about proposed amendments to Regulation 1503, Hospitals and Other Medical Facilities, Institutions and Homes for the Care of Persons, and Regulation 1591, Medicines and Medical Devices.
