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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CDPH Seeks Nominations for Excellence in Public Health Award
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The California Department of Public Health is seeking nominations for its Beverlee A. Myers Award for Excellence in Public Health, honoring the contributions of public health and health care service professionals who improve the health status of Californians. Nominations are due March 2 at 5 p.m. (PT) and can be sent to Michael.Marks@cdph.ca.gov.
CDPH Issues Notice About Change of Ownership Procedural Requirements for Skilled-Nursing Facilities
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The California Department of Public Health has issued a notice explaining new requirements for retaining employees and providing written notice to residents for skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs) undergoing a change of ownership, transfer of facility operation, or change of management company.
CHA Establishes Coronavirus Resources, Outreach for Hospitals
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To support hospitals and health systems in their efforts to prepare and care for patients exposed to and diagnosed with novel coronavirus, CHA has established multiple channels for the latest developments, guidance, and other important information about novel coronavirus.
DHCS Seeking Federal Approval for No-Cost COVID-19 Vaccines for Medi-Cal Beneficiaries
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President Announces Fiscal Year 2021 Federal Budget Proposal
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President Trump has released his fiscal year (FY) 2021 budget proposal. The annual budget, which is a political blueprint rather than a legislative proposal, serves as a messaging document for the President and his party.
CMS Proposes Changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D for 2021 and 2022
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued Part II of the calendar year (CY) 2021 Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies. This includes proposals related to MA payment methodologies for 2021 — including changes to payment and possible star ratings for end-stage renal disease patients — as well as requests for feedback on changes to prior authorization and initial opioid prescribing.
Updates for the Week of Feb. 3
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released the following information:
Webinar: CY 2019 eCQM Reporting for the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) and Promoting Interoperability Programs Deadline March 2: Submission of CY 2019 eCQM Data for Hospital IQR Program and Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program Inpatient Hospital Wage Index Timeline Reminder: Feb. 14 Deadline to Submit Corrections and revisions to January PUFs Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Services: Comply with Medicare Billing Requirements Publication of FY 2022 SNF Annual Payment Update Overview Table Update to the Required Prior Authorization List of DMEPOS
Court Issues Preliminary Injunction, Blocking Enforcement of New Employment Arbitration Ban
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Last week, a U.S. District Court judge issued a preliminary injunction in the case challenging the validity of Assembly Bill (AB) 51 (2019), which prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign a pre-dispute arbitration agreement as a condition of employment or continued employment. The new law applies to any agreement entered into, modified, or extended on or after Jan. 1.
CHA Board Meeting Focuses on Advocacy, Path Forward
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At its Jan. 30 meeting, the CHA Board of Trustees discussed the 2020 state and federal political landscape and the advocacy agendas for each. Advocacy will focus on two broad categories: protecting patients and communities, and building better health and a better health care delivery system. Priorities include protecting Medicare and Medi-Cal funding, seismic compliance reform, behavioral health care augmentation, and coverage expansion.
‘Public Charge’ Rule to Take Effect Feb. 24
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Following a decision last week by the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced it will implement the “public charge” final rule beginning Feb. 24. The rule allows the federal government to exclude from entry any immigrant — after considering their age, health, family status, education and skills, and financial resources — who has used, or is likely to use, certain health care, nutrition, or housing programs for more than 12 months in a 36-month period.
