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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Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal Opens, HRSA Releases Reporting Tools and Updated FAQs
On July 1, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) opened the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting portal. Hospitals and providers who received PRF general or targeted distributions between April 10 and June 30, 2020 (Period 1) have until Sept. 30, 2021, to report on the use of those funds. Providers who have not done so yet must register to access the reporting portal.
New Logo, Address for CHA
CHA is pleased to show off our refreshed logo, and we have also updated our address.
CHA Submits Comments on Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan Draft RFP
CHA has submitted a comment letter to the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) on its draft Request for Proposal (RFP) #20-10029, Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans, released on June 1.
Cal/OSHA Approves Emergency Regulation on PPE Consumption, Issues FAQs
On June 8, Cal/OSHA submitted emergency regulations to the Office of Administrative Law to define “normal consumption." As currently drafted, the emergency regulation defines “normal consumption” as the average consumption of specified personal protective equipment (PPE) type and size over a two- year period, with a 200% cap. This approach raises significant concerns, as CHA believes that...
CHA Alert Urges Lawmakers to Vote Yes on Budget Trailer Bill to Modernize Disaster Preparedness Standards
On June 25, CHA issued an alert urging lawmakers to vote yes on a budget trailer bill to modernize disaster preparedness standards.
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Challenge to Site-Neutral Payment Policy for Clinic Visits
On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to hear the American Hospital Association’s challenge to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) calendar year (CY) 2019 site-neutral payment reduction when clinic visits are provided in off-campus hospital-based outpatient departments (HOPDs).
CHA Issues Draft Comments on Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan Draft RFP
CHA has issued a draft comment letter on the Department of Health Care Services’ (DHCS’) draft Request for Proposal (RFP) #20-10029, Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans, released on June 1.
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.
