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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Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Challenge to Site-Neutral Payment Policy for Clinic Visits
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On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to hear the American Hospital Association’s challenge to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) calendar year (CY) 2019 site-neutral payment reduction when clinic visits are provided in off-campus hospital-based outpatient departments (HOPDs).
CHA Issues Draft Comments on Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan Draft RFP
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CHA has issued a draft comment letter on the Department of Health Care Services’ (DHCS’) draft Request for Proposal (RFP) #20-10029, Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans, released on June 1.
HHHS Withdraws Guidance Requiring Manufacturers to Provide 340B Discount at Contract Pharmacies
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The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has withdrawn a December 2020 advisory opinion from the Health Resources and Services Administration requiring pharmaceutical manufacturers to sell covered entities 340B drugs at or below the ceiling price when those drugs are distributed through a contract pharmacy.
Earlier this year, AstraZeneca and other drugmakers sued the agency over the opinion. The withdrawal follows a federal judge denying HHS’ request to dismiss AstraZeneca’s challenge.
Credit Rating Increase for CHI, a Hospital Professional Liability Insurance Company
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Last week, AM Best, a global credit rating agency, announced it had given California Healthcare Insurance (CHI) Company Inc., a Risk Retention Group, a rating increase to a Positive outlook.
CMS Issues Revised Guidance on Emergency Preparedness Exercise Requirements
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued revised guidance on emergency preparedness exercise requirements to provide additional clarification due to the continuing COVID-19 public health emergency.
CHA Video Series Shines Light on Hospital Triumphs During COVID-19
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The first six episodes of an ongoing video series on CHA member hospitals’ innovations and triumphs during the COVID-19 pandemic are now available for viewing on the CHA website.
CHA Campaign Reinforces COVID-19’s Economic Impact on Hospitals
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This week, CHA launched a four-week Twitter campaign designed to reiterate the economic impact of COVID-19 on hospitals.
CHA Advocates for Acute Hospital Care at Home
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CHA has submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), advocating for an extension of the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver, which was introduced in November 2020.
State Waivers Set to Expire
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On June 11, Gov. Newsom issued Executive Order E-08-21, which establishes expiration dates for certain waivers of state laws implemented due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. CHA has created a chart identifying the waivers that impact hospitals and their expiration dates.
CHA Issues Comments on FFY 2022 IPPS Proposed Rule
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CHA has issued a comment letter on the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule.
