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Updates for the Week of Jan. 25
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:
Hospital Care Compare Preview Reports Available Doctors and Clinicians Preview Period Now Open Feb. 3 Webinar: Health Level Seven International® (HL7®) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources 101 Feb. 10 Webinar: IPFQR Program Manual Version 6.1 and Updated Paper Tools Review Hospice Care: Safeguards for Medicare Patients
ONC Issues FAQs, Will Host Webinar on Information Blocking
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The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has issued new frequently asked questions (FAQs) to address stakeholder questions about the information blocking regulations.
Surgeon General Releases Call to Action on National Suicide Prevention Strategy
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Many Americans are indicating increased mental health concerns resulting from economic hardship and social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. On Jan. 19, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of the Surgeon General — in collaboration with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention — released The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Implement the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, a report that outlines the steps for reducing suicide rates and helping improve resilience. Its goal is to broaden perceptions of suicide, who is affected, and the many factors that can affect suicide risk.
CMS Updates Substance Use Disorder Data Book
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has updated its Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Data Book for Congress, as required by the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment Act. The data book uses 2018 Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System data.
CDPH Requests Information From SNFs on Interdisciplinary Team Needs
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued All Facilities Letter (AFL) 21-06, which requests that skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs) respond to a brief survey on the needs of unrepresented SNF residents who lack decision-making capacity. Responses are requested by Jan. 28.
DHCS Announces Flexibility on Medi-Cal Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Requirements
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The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has announced temporary regulatory flexibility for the amount of therapy required for Medi-Cal beneficiaries admitted for inpatient acute rehabilitation services, or 18 hours of therapy per week.
Learn About Ransomware, Emerging Cyber Threats during Feb. 11 Webinar
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Breaches to hospital data systems can happen fast and be devastating. To help hospitals avoid these breaches, CHA and Hospital Council — Northern & Central California will host a webinar, Ransomware and Emerging Cyber Threats, on Feb. 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. (PT).
HHS Anticipates Public Health Emergency Will Last Through 2021
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In a letter to governors dated Jan. 22, Acting Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Norris Cochran indicated the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) will likely last through 2021.
President Issues Executive Orders to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
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On Jan. 21, President Biden issued additional executive orders and directives instructing various federal agencies to take specific actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including expanding testing and vaccination capacity, increasing personal protective equipment (PPE) and other necessary materials to combat the pandemic, slowing the spread of COVID-19, and addressing inequitable outcomes.
Updates for the Week of Jan. 18
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:
Hospital IPPS: FAQs on Market-Based MS-DRG Relative Weights HQRP Quarterly Update for 4th Quarter of 2020 Available 2/3: Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings on Care Compare: 2021 OPPS Rule Methodology Webinar CMS Updates Qualifying Alternative Payment Model Participant (QP) Thresholds (see slide 12)
