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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CHA Webinar on No Surprises Act Will Detail Implementation for California Hospitals
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CHA will host a complimentary, members-only webinar on Aug. 6 from 9 to 10 a.m. (PT) to discuss implementation of the No Surprises Act and to help members understand the notice and consent process, along with qualifying payment calculation.
CHA Submits Concerns About White Bagging to Department of Consumer Affairs
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CHA has submitted a letter of concern to the Department of Consumer Affairs about quality-of-care issues inherent in the payer practice known as white bagging.
CMS To Host National Stakeholder Call on No Surprises Act Interim Final Rule
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a national stakeholder call at 12:30 p.m. (PT) on July 22 to discuss the interim final rule with comment period implementing the No Surprises Act, which addresses surprise medical billing at the federal level.
CHA Issues Summary of CY 2022 End Stage Renal Disease PPS Proposed Rule
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CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the proposed rule released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updating the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) prospective payment system (PPS) for calendar year 2022.
HRSA Releases Updated FAQs on Provider Relief Fund
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The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has released five new frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the Provider Relief Fund (PRF). Four of the new FAQs address:
DHCS Updates 2021-22 DRG Pricing Calculators
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The Department of Health Care Services has updated the state fiscal year (SFY) 2021-22 Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) pricing calculators to correct an error on reference tab “5-Policy Adjustors.”
Hospitals Experiencing COVID-19 Surges Can Notify CDPH to Request CMS Survey Suspension
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has stated that it will continue to remain flexible in its approach to surveys if a hospital experiences a COVID-19 surge.
Medical Certification Needed for Medical Baseline Programs
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In 2020, the major power utilities in California waived the requirement for medical practitioners to certify a patient’s request to enroll in their medical baseline programs. However, this temporary waiver allowing customers to self-certify their eligibility to enroll ended on June 30, and a signature from a qualified medical practitioner is now required.
HRSA Provides Funding to Small Rural Hospitals for COVID-19 Testing, Mitigation
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The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has provided $398 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan to 1,540 small rural hospitals for COVID-19 testing and mitigation, including $11,885,296 to 46 small rural hospitals in California.
HHS Provides Decision Support Tool for Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
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The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response has developed an online decision support tool to assist hospitals and health care facilities with efficient distribution of their monoclonal antibody therapeutic supplies.
