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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CDPH Issues AFL on Interdisciplinary Team Treatment Decisions in SNFs
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued All Facilities Letter (AFL) 20-83, regarding the interdisciplinary team (IDT) medical decision-making process for skilled-nursing facility residents who are unable to provide informed consent and do not have a representative to make decisions on their behalf.
CHA Responds to Wall Street Journal Story on Patient Transfers
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CHA has submitted a letter to the editor (unpublished as of today) to The Wall Street Journal correcting misinformation in a recent story on the transfer of more than 600 COVID-19 patients from Imperial County to hospitals in other parts of the state.
CDPH Issues AFL on Infection Prevention, QASP Program
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued All Facilities Letter (AFL) 20-84, which informs skilled-nursing facilities about infection prevention recommendations and incorporation into the Quality and Accountability Supplemental Payment Program.
Resources Available to Address Disparities and Bias in Maternity Care
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Senate Bill (SB) 464 (Mitchell, D-Los Angeles) requires California hospitals to educate perinatal care staff about implicit bias. This requirement is in response to racial and ethnic disparities that have continued to persist in maternal mortality and morbidity, despite strong strides California hospitals have made to improve the overall maternity care.
Special Member Advocacy Call Tuesday on Election Results
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On Nov. 10, CHA will hold a special member advocacy call to share results and insights from the state and federal races. The call will begin at 8:30 a.m. (PT) and is scheduled for 45 minutes to allow plenty of time for questions.
Updates for the Week of Nov. 2
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:
2020-2025 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan Finalized
SNF QRP October Refresh 2020
Confusion Assessment Method Video Tutorial for SNFs
Brief Interview for Mental Status Video Tutorial for SNFs
Brief Interview for Mental Status Video Tutorial for IRFs
CMS HQR System Now Accepting CY 2020 eCQM Data
11/18 Webinar: Cyberattacks in Healthcare
Nov. 30 Deadline for Critical Access Hospitals to Submit Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program Hardship Exception Application
CMS Establishes One-Stop SNF Resource Center
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched the Nursing Home Resource Center to consolidate information, guidance, and data on skilled-nursing facilities.
AHA to Host All-Member Live Advocacy Event on Nov. 10
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The American Hospital Association (AHA) will host an all-member live virtual advocacy event on Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. (PT) to share advocacy priorities and strategies for the lame-duck session. CHA encourages California hospitals that are AHA members to register for this important event.
CMS Finalizes Payment Policies for End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule updating payment policies and rates under the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) prospective payment system (PPS) for calendar year (CY) 2021. The rule also finalizes updates to the acute kidney injury dialysis payment rate and finalizes changes to the ESRD Quality Incentive Program.
CMS Issues CY 2021 Home Health PPS Final Rule
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the final rule for the home health prospective payment system (PPS) for calendar year (CY) 2021.
