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.
Newsroom
CHA Webinar Will Discuss FY 2022 IPPS Proposed Rule Updates
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule. On June 10 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. (PT), CHA will host a webinar to discuss the updates in the proposed rule.
CMS Issues Rule on COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) has issued an interim final rule requiring long-term care facilities to offer the COVID-19 vaccine, when available, to residents and staff and educate them on the benefits and potential side effects of the vaccine.
CHA Issues Summary of Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model Final Rule
CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of a final rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that makes changes to the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) payment model for hip and knee replacements.
CHA DataSuite Releases FFY 2022 Wage Index and Occupational Mix Final Data
CHA DataSuite has issued hospital-specific analyses of the Medicare hospital federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022 wage index and occupational mix data, which is designed in the information builders (IB) platform.
CHA Urges Hospitals to Review Wage Data by May 28
CHA urges hospitals to review their wage and occupational mix data public use files (PUFs), issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), by May 28. These files are used to develop the hospital wage index for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022.
DRG Program Payment System Update Includes ICD-10 Procedure and Diagnosis Codes
The Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) Program payment system has been updated to include the ICD-10 procedure and diagnosis codes released by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Jan. 1.
Providers receiving a DRG inpatient hospital claim denial with RAD code 9124 (diagnosis code missing or invalid) may void and resubmit claims for payment. Email DRG@dhcs.ca.gov with any DRG questions.
CMS Issues Surveyor Guidance for ADT Notification Requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued interpretive guidance and FAQs to state survey agencies on hospital admission, discharge, and transfer (ADT) notification requirements as required by its interoperability and patient access final rule.
CHFFA Accepting Applications for Children and Youth Mental Wellness Grant Program
Applications are now being accepted for the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA) third funding round for the Investment in Mental Health Wellness Grant Program for Children and Youth.
CalHOPE Offers Free Behavioral Health Help
Due to events this past year, many adults and children have experienced some level of collective trauma as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For those who need behavioral health care, CalHOPE, a multi-media campaign launched in June 2020, connects people impacted by COVID-19 to free outreach, crisis counseling, and support services.
CMS Announces Increased Reimbursement For Monoclonal Antibody Administration
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has increased the Medicare payment rate for the administration of monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of beneficiaries with COVID-19.
