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New Name, Expanded Workforce Programs for OSHPD
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On Oct. 4, the former Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) officially launched its new name — the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) — and an updated website.
Updates for the Week of Oct. 4
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:
CHA Webinar Will Give Update on Hospital Fee Program Status
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CHA will host a Hospital Fee Program Status (7) Update webinar on Oct. 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. (PT).
With the Hospital Fee Program set to expire at the end of the year, CHA is preparing to work with state officials to develop the next program, so it can be submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for approval.
State Expands Vaccine Mandate to Include Home Health, Hospice Workers
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued a new vaccine mandate for direct care workers — including those working in home health, hospice, in-home supportive services, assisted living facilities, regional centers, and others — that expands on previous CDPH actions to mandate vaccines for hospital and skilled-nursing facility employees. The order is effective immediately, with full compliance...
Mental Health America Toolkit Offers Resources for Children, Parents, School Personnel
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As students head back into the classroom after more than a year of remote learning, Mental Health America has released a Back to School toolkit, “Facing Fears, Supporting Students” to help address some of the trauma that the COVID-19 pandemic may have caused.
Vaccinations at Forefront with Arrival of Mandate Deadline
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Today marks the deadline for all health care workers in California to be vaccinated to remain employed at a hospital, per a public health order issued in August.
Tri-Agencies Release Interim Final Rule on No Surprises Act Regulations
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On Sept. 30, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury released an interim final rule providing additional regulations implementing the No Surprises Act.
Funding Awarded to HRSA-Funded Health Centers to Address COVID-19 Infrastructure Needs
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The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has awarded nearly $1 billion in American Rescue Plan funding to Health Resources and Services Administration Health Center Program-funded health centers for major health care construction and renovation projects — including $139,140,656 to 166 organizations in California.
How Hospitals Can Assist with Afghan Refugees
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For hospitals that might be interested in hiring or helping to resettle Afghan refugees, the State Department recommends using its website as a starting point.
Business, philanthropies, and NGOs seeking to address urgent needs may contact DHSImpact@hq.dhs.gov to let them know how their organization can help.
Learn About GME Reimbursement in Webinar Series
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An upcoming two-part webinar series — free and hosted by Physicians for a Healthy California’s GME Startup Solutions and HORNE LLP — seeks to empower graduate medical education (GME) champions to grow and diversify California’s physician workforce pipeline.
