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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Court Issues Preliminary Injunction, Blocking Enforcement of New Employment Arbitration Ban
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Last week, a U.S. District Court judge issued a preliminary injunction in the case challenging the validity of Assembly Bill (AB) 51 (2019), which prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign a pre-dispute arbitration agreement as a condition of employment or continued employment. The new law applies to any agreement entered into, modified, or extended on or after Jan. 1.
CHA Board Meeting Focuses on Advocacy, Path Forward
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At its Jan. 30 meeting, the CHA Board of Trustees discussed the 2020 state and federal political landscape and the advocacy agendas for each. Advocacy will focus on two broad categories: protecting patients and communities, and building better health and a better health care delivery system. Priorities include protecting Medicare and Medi-Cal funding, seismic compliance reform, behavioral health care augmentation, and coverage expansion.
‘Public Charge’ Rule to Take Effect Feb. 24
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Following a decision last week by the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced it will implement the “public charge” final rule beginning Feb. 24. The rule allows the federal government to exclude from entry any immigrant — after considering their age, health, family status, education and skills, and financial resources — who has used, or is likely to use, certain health care, nutrition, or housing programs for more than 12 months in a 36-month period.
CMS Releases Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Rule for 2021
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Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its proposed annual Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Rule for 2021, also known as the Proposed 2021 Payment Notice. This proposed rule would update regulatory and financial standards applied to issuers and exchanges, as well as set parameters for the risk-adjustment program.
CHA Comments on DHCS Proposal to Expand Access to Integrated Care for Dual-Eligible Californians
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Last week, CHA submitted comments to the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) on its proposal to discontinue Cal MediConnect and the Coordinated Care Initiative and transition to a statewide managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS) and dual eligible special needs plan (D-SNP) structure.
CHA Comments on Health Plan Price Transparency Proposed Rule
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CHA has submitted comments on the proposed rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), along with the departments of Labor and Treasury, that would establish a number of new price transparency requirements for health plans — including a proposal to require the disclosure of negotiated rates. CHA thanks members for their input, which helped inform our comments.
CHA and Member Hospitals Testify at Legislative Hearing on Hospital Seismic Safety
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The Assembly and Senate Health Committees held a joint informational hearing Jan. 28 about hospital seismic safety and the 2030 requirement to be fully operational after an earthquake event. The hearing provided an opportunity to raise awareness among lawmakers about the 2030 mandate for hospitals, as well as for CHA and representatives from hospitals in different parts of the state to testify about hospital preparedness and the impact of the 2030 requirement.
CMS Updates Overall Hospital Star Ratings
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced updates to its Hospital Compare website on Jan. 29, including overall hospital quality star ratings.
2017-19 Hospital Fee Program Managed Care Invoices Due Feb. 18
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This week, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) will send hospitals invoices covering the second phase of managed care directed payments (“MC2 DP(B)”) of the 2017-19 Hospital Fee Program, covering Jan. 1 – June 30, 2018. Payments are due Feb. 18.
Governor Appoints New Department of Health Care Services Director
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Gov. Newsom announced yesterday that he has appointed Brad Gilbert of Irvine as director of the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Gilbert replaces Richard Figueroa, who has been serving as acting director pending the Governor’s permanent appointment.
