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Newsroom
CDPH Provides Resources, Guidance on Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has responded to the recent spread of novel coronavirus in China — and news of the first U.S. cases this week — by establishing web site updates for consumers and health care providers, holding a call with health care providers on Jan. 23, and issuing All Facilities Letter (AFL) 20-09, which details recommendations for health care facilities along with the latest clinical information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
CDPH to Hold Stakeholder Meeting on Acute Care Hospital Regulations
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has notified providers that it will hold a stakeholder meeting Jan. 29 from 2- 4 p.m. to solicit feedback on revising Title 22 general acute care hospital regulations for administration, licensing, medical services, records, and reporting. CHA will participate in the meeting and encourages members to participate as well.
Updates for the Week of Jan. 20
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released the following information:
Updated Quarterly OASIS Q&As Available Home Health Patient-Driven Groupings Model-Split Implementation — Revised January 2020 Quarterly Home Health Compare Refresh New Draft Version of MDS 3.0 Item Set Change History for October 2020
Senator Thanks CHA and Our Health California for Supporting Bill to Address Children’s Food Insecurity
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Sen. Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) has issued a personal video thanks to CHA and Our Health California (OHC) — CHA’s online community of Californians with an interest in public health — for mobilizing to support a bill that helps ensure school children have adequate access to nutritious meals.
Hospitals Encouraged to Join Perinatal Mental Health Learning Community by Jan. 31
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The Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) invites all California birthing hospitals to join its new Perinatal Mental Health (PMH) Learning Community, a free two-year program comprised of webinars, virtual group forums, and one-on-one coaching to strengthen hospital approaches to mental health during the perinatal period. As the program is set to launch in February, hospitals are encouraged to enroll by Jan. 31.
CMS Announces Streamlined Survey and Certification Process for Psychiatric Hospitals
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a streamlined survey and certification process — to begin in March — for psychiatric hospitals, with the goal of ensuring efficient hospital inspections that protect patients while reducing burden for providers.
Individual Mandate Penalty Estimator Available From Franchise Tax Board
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Beginning this year, Californians who don’t have health insurance will be required to pay a penalty. To help consumers understand the penalty they may owe if they forgo qualifying health coverage, the Franchise Tax Board has launched an individual mandate penalty estimator, as well as a penalty fact sheet that can be shared with consumers.
CHA Issues Draft Comments on Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Proposed Rule
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CHA has issued its draft comments on the Medicaid fiscal accountability regulation proposed rule, which would revise the Medicaid program. Included in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposal are changes to the rules for states to finance their non-federal share of Medicaid costs and calculate their associated upper payment limit, as well as new reporting requirements.
CHA Issues Draft Comments on Health Plan Price Transparency Proposed Rule
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CHA has issued its draft comments on the proposed rule that would establish a number of new price transparency requirements for health plans. The regulation, proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) along with the departments of Labor and Treasury, is intended to build on finalized price transparency requirements for hospitals and reflect President Trump’s June 24 executive order.
CDPH Issues Notice on Mandated Fines for Hospitals Not in Compliance With Nurse Staffing Ratios
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued All Facilities Letter 20-04, detailing the new administrative penalties it will enforce for general acute care hospitals that fail to comply with nurse-to-patient staffing ratios, and clarifying certain provisions of the requirements.
