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
A New Chapter for CHA’s Board Chair
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Late last week, Adventist Health CEO and current CHA Board Chair Scott Reiner shared in a blog post on LinkedIn that he would be leaving his position at the end of the year to establish a family foundation focused on global health and well-being.
Updates for the Week of August 12
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:
Gov. Newsom Outlines Investments in Mental Health Services, Behavioral Health Housing
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On Aug. 5, Gov. Newsom outlined his plan for record investments in mental health services and behavioral health housing as part of a comprehensive approach to tackling the state’s homelessness crisis.
CMS Formally Rescinds Most Favored Nation Part B Drug Model
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would formally rescind its November 2020 Most Favored Nation model interim final rule (IFR).
Resources Available from COVID-19 State Testing Task Force
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The COVID -19 State Testing Task Force has resources available for those seeking additional testing resources. This short video describes how to initiate a partnership with the state testing task force to obtain additional testing resources.
Public Health Officer Order and AFL on Hospital and SNF Visitation
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a public health officer order on Aug. 5 requiring general acute care hospitals, skilled-nursing facilities, and intermediate care facilities to either: (1) verify that indoor visitors are fully vaccinated, or (2) verify documentation of a negative COVID-19 test. In addition, CDPH issued All Facilities Letter 21-31 on visitation for...
Gov. Newsom Issues Vaccine Mandate for Certain Health Care Workers
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In response to the surge of new COVID-19 infections due to the new Delta variant, on Aug. 5 Gov. Newsom issued a health officer order to require COVID-19 vaccinations in specified health care settings, including all general acute care hospitals (GACHs), acute psychiatric hospitals, and skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs). This requirement comes after a growing number of hospital...
CHA Issues Summary of Inpatient Psychiatric Facility PPS Final Rule
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CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022 inpatient psychiatric facility (IPF) prospective payment system (PPS) final rule. The final rule is effective Oct. 1.
CHA Issues Summary of Hospice Wage Index Final Rule
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CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the federal fiscal year 2022 hospice wage index final rule. The rule is effective Oct. 1.
CHA Issues Detailed Summary of FFY 2022 IRF PPS Final Rule
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CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) prospective payment system final rule for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022. The regulation is effective Oct. 1.
