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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CMS Issues CY 2022 End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its proposed rule updating the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) prospective payment system (PPS) for calendar year (CY) 2022. In addition to proposed ESRD PPS payment rates updates, the proposed rule includes changes to the ESRD Quality Incentive Program (QIP) and to the ESRD Treatment Choices Model to address health equity. Comments on the proposed rule are due Aug. 31.
Initial Surprise Bill Medical Billing Regulations Issued by Tri-Agencies
On July 1, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury (tri-agencies) released an interim final rule implementing the No Surprises Act.
Supreme Court Will Hear Case Challenging Medicare’s 340B Payment Cuts
On July 2, the Supreme Court agreed to hear American Hospital Association v. Becerra, a case that challenges Medicare’s 22.5% payment reduction to hospitals for certain separately payable outpatient drugs acquired under the 340B program.
Reminder: Submit Any Program Flexes Needed Prior to July 17 Expiration of Statewide Space Waiver
Hospitals are reminded to submit a program flexibility request to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) as soon as possible if any alternative uses of space need to continue. As previously reported, CDPH provided 60 days’ advance notice that, effective July 17, space and other flexibilities in All Facilities Letter (AFL) 20-26.8 will expire.
Vigilance Needed as Delta Variant Continues to Spread
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Earlier this week, the California Department of Public Health released data that showed that in June, of the COVID specimens sequenced, 36% of COVID tests were the highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19. That’s up from less than 6% of analyzed specimens in May.
CDPH Finalizes Privacy Breach Regulations, Will Take Effect July 1
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) informed CHA on June 28 that the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved CDPH’s medical breach regulations. They will take effect July 1.
CMS Issues Proposed CY 2022 Home Health PPS Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its proposed rule for the home health prospective payment system (HH PPS) for calendar year (CY) 2022.
CDPH Adopts CDC Recommendations on Fully Vaccinated Health Care Personnel Post-Travel
At CHA’s request, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has adopted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel guidance for health care personnel in hospitals and skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs).
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.
