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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Biden Administration Orders Review of ‘Public Charge’ Rule
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On Feb. 2, President Biden signed an executive order focused on immigration policy. Included in the order are instructions to relevant federal agencies to review actions implementing the previous administration’s “public charge” rule, which allows immigration officials to consider legal immigrants’ use of federal nutrition, housing, and health programs – including Medicaid – in their applications for residency.
Hospitals Can Preview Updated Medicare Star Ratings Until Feb. 26
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced it will publicly post updated Overall Star Ratings to Care Compare in April 2021. CHA encourages members to view their hospital-specific preview reports, which are available until Feb. 26 on the QualityNet website.
New Guidance Assists With Meeting March 31 Pay Data Reporting Requirement
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The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) recently released guidance to assist employers in complying with Senate Bill 973. The bill, which took effect Jan. 1, requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide detailed pay data to DFEH by March 31.
Updates for the Week of Feb. 1
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:
Reminder: IRF/LTCH/SNF QRP February 16, 2021 Submission Deadline
FQHC Claims: Retroactive Adjustment for Geographic Adjustment Factor
Covered California Opens Special Enrollment Period Following President’s Executive Order on Coverage
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Covered California is opening a special enrollment period from Feb. 1 to May 15 for those who are uninsured and eligible to enroll in health care coverage through Covered California.
State Offers Oxygen-Related Provider Hotline Resource
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To enhance the transparency of all oxygen-related equipment and supplies offered throughout the state, the California Health and Human Services Agency, in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, is offering a provider hotline for health care facilities and Medical and Health Operational Area Coordinators (MHOACs).
CHA Updates COVID-19 Data Reporting Guidance
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Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases and the addition of vaccination fields to the COVID-19 tracker, hospitals have asked for additional clarifications on reporting COVID-19 data. To provide this clarification, CHA worked with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to update its data reporting guidance and other supporting documents.
CEO Message: Positive Signs from New State, Federal Vaccine Strategies
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Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a shift in strategy toward greater centralization of COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration.
President Biden Signs Executive Order on Medicaid and ACA Coverage
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President Biden has signed an executive order intended to strengthen Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reconsider several policies. In addition, HHS will open a special enrollment period for plans on the federal exchanges from Feb. 15 to May 15.
Updates for the Week of Jan. 25
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:
Hospital Care Compare Preview Reports Available
Doctors and Clinicians Preview Period Now Open
Feb. 3 Webinar: Health Level Seven International® (HL7®) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources 101
Feb. 10 Webinar: IPFQR Program Manual Version 6.1 and Updated Paper Tools Review
Hospice Care: Safeguards for Medicare Patients
