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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State Offers Oxygen-Related Provider Hotline Resource
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To enhance the transparency of all oxygen-related equipment and supplies offered throughout the state, the California Health and Human Services Agency, in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, is offering a provider hotline for health care facilities and Medical and Health Operational Area Coordinators (MHOACs).
CHA Updates COVID-19 Data Reporting Guidance
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Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases and the addition of vaccination fields to the COVID-19 tracker, hospitals have asked for additional clarifications on reporting COVID-19 data. To provide this clarification, CHA worked with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to update its data reporting guidance and other supporting documents.
CEO Message: Positive Signs from New State, Federal Vaccine Strategies
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Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a shift in strategy toward greater centralization of COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration.
President Biden Signs Executive Order on Medicaid and ACA Coverage
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President Biden has signed an executive order intended to strengthen Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reconsider several policies. In addition, HHS will open a special enrollment period for plans on the federal exchanges from Feb. 15 to May 15.
Updates for the Week of Jan. 25
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:
Hospital Care Compare Preview Reports Available
Doctors and Clinicians Preview Period Now Open
Feb. 3 Webinar: Health Level Seven International® (HL7®) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources 101
Feb. 10 Webinar: IPFQR Program Manual Version 6.1 and Updated Paper Tools Review
Hospice Care: Safeguards for Medicare Patients
ONC Issues FAQs, Will Host Webinar on Information Blocking
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The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has issued new frequently asked questions (FAQs) to address stakeholder questions about the information blocking regulations.
Surgeon General Releases Call to Action on National Suicide Prevention Strategy
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Many Americans are indicating increased mental health concerns resulting from economic hardship and social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. On Jan. 19, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of the Surgeon General — in collaboration with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention — released The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Implement the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, a report that outlines the steps for reducing suicide rates and helping improve resilience. Its goal is to broaden perceptions of suicide, who is affected, and the many factors that can affect suicide risk.
CMS Updates Substance Use Disorder Data Book
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has updated its Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Data Book for Congress, as required by the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment Act. The data book uses 2018 Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System data.
CDPH Requests Information From SNFs on Interdisciplinary Team Needs
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued All Facilities Letter (AFL) 21-06, which requests that skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs) respond to a brief survey on the needs of unrepresented SNF residents who lack decision-making capacity. Responses are requested by Jan. 28.
DHCS Announces Flexibility on Medi-Cal Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Requirements
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The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has announced temporary regulatory flexibility for the amount of therapy required for Medi-Cal beneficiaries admitted for inpatient acute rehabilitation services, or 18 hours of therapy per week.
