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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CHA DataSuite Releases Analyses of Hospital Acquired Conditions Reduction Program
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CHA DataSuite has released hospital-specific analyses of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2021 Medicare inpatient hospital acquired conditions (HACs) reduction program. The analysis is intended to show hospitals a preview of the potential impact of the FFY 2021 program based on publicly available data and program rules established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Updates for the Week of Oct. 5
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following update this week:
Hospice Quality Reporting Program: Successful Facilities for FY 2021 SNF and LTCH Quality Reporting Programs: COVID-19 Public Reporting — Revised Draft Hospice Item Set Manual V3.0 Available
CMS Updates COVID-19 Data Reporting Requirements
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released guidance (with accompanying FAQs from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) that includes new reporting requirements as well as information on how it will enforce CMS’ interim final rule that was published in September.
President Issues Executive Order on Behavioral Health During the Pandemic
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This week, President Trump issued an executive order to support enhanced crisis intervention and other behavioral health services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CHA Spotlights CA Bridge Program
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CHA and the California Bridge Program have partnered to provide members with a 15-minute on-demand video that explains the origins and benefits of the California Bridge Program’s highly successful opioid treatment model.
Members Can Hear CDPH Leadership’s Vision During Upcoming Meetings
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CHA will hold its annual meetings for members with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) leadership and district offices via webinar on Nov. 4 and 10.
CHA Submits Comment Letter on OPPS Proposed Rule
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CHA submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) calendar year 2021 outpatient prospective payment system proposed rule.
CHA Comments on Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
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CHA has submitted its comment letter on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) calendar year 2021 physician fee schedule proposed rule.
Rescheduled CMS Radiation Oncology Model Call Set for Oct. 8
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host the rescheduled call on the mandatory radiation oncology (RO) payment model on Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. (PT). The payment model was established earlier this month under CMS’ Specialty Care Models final rule.
App Helps Guide Individuals During a Behavioral Health Crisis
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released “My Mental Health Crisis Plan,” a new mobile app that allows individuals with serious mental illness to create a plan to help guide their treatment preferences during a mental health crisis.
