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
CMS to Host Call on Price Transparency Final Rule
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On Dec. 3, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will hold a call to discuss the finalized policies on price transparency requirements. The call is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. – noon (PT) and will include a Q&A session.
Updates for the Week of Nov. 18
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released the following information:
Submitting CY 2019 eCQM Data Using CMS’ Next Generation Hospital Quality Reporting System Webinar Slides Inpatient Psychiatric Facility-Specific Reports for Fiscal Year 2020 IPFQR Program Claims-Based Measures Available for Download January 2020 Hospital Compare Preview Data Available Medicare Shared Savings Program: Application Deadlines for January 1, 2021, Start Date
Dr. Tom Insel Discusses Hospital Role in Behavioral Health With CHA’s Carmela Coyle
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The newly released fourth installment of a one-on-one conversation between Tom Insel, MD, behavioral health adviser to Gov. Gavin Newsom, and CHA’s President & CEO Carmela Coyle features a discussion of hospitals’ role in caring for people with behavioral health conditions.
Anne McLeod to Lead Private Essential Access Community Hospitals, Inc.
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Anne McLeod, CHA’s senior vice president, health policy & innovation, will leave the association in December ahead of joining the Private Essential Access Community Hospitals (PEACH) organization on Jan. 6, 2020, as its President and CEO.
National Rural Health Day Is Nov. 21
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Thursday is National Rural Health Day, showcasing rural health care providers, their challenges and triumphs, and recognizing the unique health care needs of rural communities.
CHA Issues Summaries of CY 2020 Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program Final Rule
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CHA has issued the two summaries, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, detailing provisions of the calendar year 2020 physician fee schedule and quality payment program final rule. The policies described in the summaries are generally effective Jan. 1.
CHA Issues Summary of CY 2020 End-Stage Renal Disease PPS and DMEPOS Final Rule
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CHA has issued a detailed summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, of the changes in the calendar year 2020 end-stage renal disease (ESRD) prospective payment system (PPS) and the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) final rule.
CDPH Alerts Providers About Drug-Resistant Infections Following Procedures in Tijuana
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) urges California hospitals to remain on the lookout for highly drug-resistant infections in patients who have been hospitalized or had any invasive procedure in Tijuana.
Majority of California Congressional Delegation Calls for Elimination of Medicaid DSH Cuts
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In a large showing of bipartisan support, 47 of the 53 members of the California congressional delegation sent a letter urging Speaker Pelosi and Minority Leader McCarthy to eliminate the scheduled cuts to Medicaid disproportionate share hospitals (DSH) for two years.
CMS Issues Proposed Rule on Medicaid Financing
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On Tuesday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule titled “Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule.” CHA is still analyzing the provisions outlined in the proposed rule and the potential impact of new guidelines and reporting for Medicaid supplemental payments and their financing arrangements.
