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.
Newsroom
HHHS Withdraws Guidance Requiring Manufacturers to Provide 340B Discount at Contract Pharmacies
The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has withdrawn a December 2020 advisory opinion from the Health Resources and Services Administration requiring pharmaceutical manufacturers to sell covered entities 340B drugs at or below the ceiling price when those drugs are distributed through a contract pharmacy.
Earlier this year, AstraZeneca and other drugmakers sued the agency over the opinion. The withdrawal follows a federal judge denying HHS’ request to dismiss AstraZeneca’s challenge.
Credit Rating Increase for CHI, a Hospital Professional Liability Insurance Company
Last week, AM Best, a global credit rating agency, announced it had given California Healthcare Insurance (CHI) Company Inc., a Risk Retention Group, a rating increase to a Positive outlook.
CMS Issues Revised Guidance on Emergency Preparedness Exercise Requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued revised guidance on emergency preparedness exercise requirements to provide additional clarification due to the continuing COVID-19 public health emergency.
CHA Video Series Shines Light on Hospital Triumphs During COVID-19
The first six episodes of an ongoing video series on CHA member hospitals’ innovations and triumphs during the COVID-19 pandemic are now available for viewing on the CHA website.
CHA Campaign Reinforces COVID-19’s Economic Impact on Hospitals
This week, CHA launched a four-week Twitter campaign designed to reiterate the economic impact of COVID-19 on hospitals.
CHA Advocates for Acute Hospital Care at Home
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) have issued additional information and guidance for hospitals that are interested in participating in the Acute Hospital Care at Home program.
State Waivers Set to Expire
On June 11, Gov. Newsom issued Executive Order E-08-21, which establishes expiration dates for certain waivers of state laws implemented due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. CHA has created a chart identifying the waivers that impact hospitals and their expiration dates.
CHA Issues Comments on FFY 2022 IPPS Proposed Rule
CHA has issued a comment letter on the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule.
CHA Issues Updated Overview of Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements
On June 11, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released updated Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting requirements. As requested by CHA and others, the revised guidance extends the time granted to recipients to use the funds. CHA developed an updated overview of the PRF requirements.
Third Time’s the Charm? Cal/OSHA Approves New COVID-19 Temporary Standard
After a tumultuous two-week period at the state’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board, the board is expected to promulgate a new COVID-19 emergency temporary standard (ETS) on June 17.
