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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Sens. Padilla and Feinstein Urge FEMA to Disburse COVID-19 Reimbursements
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On Sept. 20, U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein wrote to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urging the agency to swiftly disburse reimbursements for emergency protective measures taken by hospitals to combat COVID-19. CHA thanks the senators for their commitment to ensuring hospitals receive these essential funds.
Reminder to Check Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund Payment Status; Phase 3 Reporting Closes Sept. 30
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Hospitals that applied for a Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund payment but have not received a response should contact the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) provider support line at (866) 569-3522 to check the application’s status.
CHA Urges California Delegation to Support Key Priorities in Final Days of Congress
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On Sept. 22, CHA sent a letter to the California congressional delegation outlining key priorities to address issues hospitals are facing across the state.
Division of Occupational Safety and Health Issues Monkeypox Guidance
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In response to both the state and federal declaration of emergency due to monkeypox (MPX), the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has issued guidance on how MPX is addressed by the Aerosol Transmissible Disease (ATD) standard.
No Surprises Act Webinar Will Discuss Final Rule and Implementation Update
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To assist members in navigating the No Surprises Act final rule, CHA will host a complimentary webinar from 11 a.m. to noon (PT) on Sept. 30.
CDPH Updates Requirements for Visitors to Health Care Facilities
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After CHA and hospitals began inquiring about visitation to hospitals, on Sept. 15, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a state public health order that changes the requirements for visitors to health care facilities.
Report Details Severity of Financial Challenges Facing Hospitals
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Last week, the American Hospital Association released a report from Kaufman Hall, a nationally renowned consulting firm, showing that losses in the billions of dollars for hospitals and health systems are expected through 2022, resulting in the most financially difficult year for the field since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020.
Public Health Emergency Extension Shows COVID-19 Fight Not Over
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Next month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is expected to formally extend the federal public health emergency (PHE) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a move that HHS has made every 90 days since the emergency was declared in January 2020.
Updates for the week of Sept. 12
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Expanded HHVBP Model: New Resources Now Available How Measure Performance Becomes Care Points How Care Points Become the Total Performance Score How the Total Performance Score Becomes the Final Payment Adjustment CMS Publishes LCDS Quarterly Q&As, September 2022, Consolidated September 2020 to September 2022 Document Register Now: Sept. 28 CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program Forum LTCH and IRF Provider Preview Reports...
CMS Seeks Input on Advanced Explanation of Benefits and Good Faith Estimate Requirements
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a request for information (RFI) on the advanced explanation of benefits and good faith estimate requirements of the No Surprises Act, which addresses surprise medical billing at the federal level.
