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FDA Authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters for Certain Individuals
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to allow for a booster dose for certain individuals, including health care workers.
HRSA Releases Additional Information on Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan Rural Distribution
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On Sept. 23, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released additional details related to the application process for the $25.5 billion distribution announced on Sept. 10. This includes $17 billion for the Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and $8.5 billion from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) for providers who serve rural patients.
CHA Issues Summary of No Surprises Act Enforcement Provisions Proposed Rule
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CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the proposed rule detailing the enforcement provisions related to the No Surprises Act
CHA Issues Summary of FFY 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule
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CHA has issued a detailed summary of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) final rule. The policy and payment provisions in the final rule are effective for FFY 2022 discharges, beginning Oct. 1.
FDA Panel Endorses Limited Use of Pfizer Booster Shot
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On Sept. 17, a key advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a limited endorsement of Pfizer vaccine boosters. The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted unanimously to endorse a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination for two categories of people: those 65 and older, and those...
CDPH Vaccine Capacity Survey Due to CDPH on Sept. 21
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Hospitals and health systems participating in the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) COVID-19 Vaccination Program should have received a letter from Tomas Aragon, MD, DrPH, director and state public health officer, outlining CDPH’s need to prepare for the increased vaccine demand volume for COVID-19 boosters and likely expansion of initial vaccines to include children...
CDPH Extends Skilled-Nursing Facility Space Waivers
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The California Department of Public Health has issued All Facilities Letter 21-36, which temporarily waives specified space conversion requirements until Dec. 31.
CHA DataSuite Releases LTCH and IPPS FFY 2022 Impact Analyses
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CHA Comments on CY 2022 OPPS Proposed Rule
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CHA has submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the calendar year 2022 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) proposed rule.
CMS Seeks Additional Comments on Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has opened an additional 30-day comment period for the proposed inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) review choice demonstration.
