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
HHS Makes Hospitals’ COVID-19 Reporting Compliance Public
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In an ongoing effort to publicize data related to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced last week that it will release a report on hospital reporting compliance tentatively today.
Webinar to Address Hospital Visitor and Support Person Laws, COVID-19 Guidelines
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CHA will host a webinar from 1 to 2 p.m. on Oct. 30 to help hospitals’ visitation guidelines comply with recent COVID-19 requirements. Experts from CHA and Sutter Health will examine the laws and latest guidance on visitation policies and share real-world experiences to help hospitals and health systems strike the right balance. Additional details and registration information are available here.
CHA Signs Letter to Expand Telehealth for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder
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CHA has joined a letter signed by more than 80 organizations urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to finalize regulations – as required by the SUPPORT Act of 2018 – specifying the circumstances in which a special registration for telemedicine may be issued, as well as the procedure for obtaining the registration.
California Releases COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
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On Oct. 19, the state of California publicly released its plan for administering COVID-19 vaccinations. The plan responds to questions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for every state, describing how the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will work within state government and with local health departments and health care providers to distribute and administer the vaccine.
HHS Announces Modifications to Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements
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Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a memorandum indicating changes to the Sept. 19 Provider Relief Fund reporting requirements. CHA is currently reviewing these modifications and their impact on hospitals. Stay tuned for more information.
CEO Message: Flawed Price Transparency Rule Continues to Advance
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Last week, America’s hospitals faced a challenging day in an appeals court in Washington, D.C., where a panel of judges appeared skeptical of legal arguments in the American Hospital Association’s (AHA’s) attempt to overturn a federal rule requiring hospitals to disclose confidential, privately negotiated payment rates with insurers — a fight we are in together.
If the rule is not struck down, it will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2021. It is not clear when the court will issue a decision, but one is expected ahead of the effective date.
Updates for the Week of Oct. 19
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:
CMS Releases Frequently Asked Questions for the CHART Model Webinar: Finding IPFQR Program Information on the QualityNet Website Webinar: FY 2021 IPPS/LTCH PPS Final Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs Webinar: Reviewing CY 2020 eCQM Resources for the Hospital IQR Program and Medicare and Medicaid Promoting Interoperability Program
New Monthly Newsletter Spotlights Volunteers
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On Oct. 21, the California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems launched Volunteer Heartbeat: The Pulse of California Hospital Volunteers, its new volunteer services newsletter. Designed for California’s hospital volunteers and volunteer program leaders, the monthly newsletter provides members the opportunity to showcase programs, share stories of gratitude, pose questions for peers, learn about educational opportunities, and more.
AB 890 Allows Nurse Practitioners Greater Independence
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Assembly Bill (AB) 890 (Wood, D-Santa Rosa), which was signed into law on Sept. 29, will authorize a nurse practitioner who meets certain requirements to practice without physician supervision. The new law will improve access to health care by allowing nurse practitioners greater freedom and flexibility to practice in communities with insufficient primary care services. Details about the changes that will be implemented with AB 890 are available here.
National Suicide Hotline Bill Signed into Law
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On Oct. 17, President Trump signed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act into law, designating 988 as the nationwide three-digit phone number to connect people experiencing mental health crises to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
