The newsroom includes access to CHA News, which provides timely information to members every Monday and 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 Clarifies Surveyor Expectations for COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a letter to state survey agencies (SAs) clarifying that surveyors are not expected to survey hospitals on COVID-19 vaccinations requirements on every survey.
CHA News is Taking a Day Off
Because of the Juneteenth holiday, CHA News will not publish on Monday, June 20. Publication will resume on June 23.
Attorney General Releases Consumer Alert On Charity Care Law
On June 14, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert regarding hospital charity care policies.
Supreme Court Rejects HHS Reduction of Prescription Drug Reimbursement for 340B Hospitals
On June 15, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the American Hospital Association (AHA) in its lawsuit against the federal Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) challenging HHS’ reduction of prescription drug reimbursement rates for 340B hospitals for 2018 and 2019.
CHA to Host Webinar on Trends Impacting Hospital Bond Ratings
CHA is hosting a webinar on June 22 from 10 to 11 a.m. (PT) on trends that impact hospital bond ratings.
HHS Issues HIPAA Guidance for Audio-Only Telehealth Services
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance on how covered health care providers and health plans can use remote communication technologies for audio-only telehealth in a HIPAA-compliant manner, including following the end of the national COVID-19 public health emergency.
CDPH Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Skilled-Nursing Facility Staff, Residents
The California Department of Public Health has issued All Facilities Letter (AFL) 22-13, which provides updates on recommendations for testing of health care personnel and residents of skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs).
HRSA Announces Additional Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund Payments to Providers
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the release of an additional $427 million in payments as part of the Phase 4 distribution of the Provider Relief Fund.
CHA Education Events
July 11: No Surprises Act: Implementation Update and Lessons Learned July 12: Kaiser Permanente’s Thrive Local: Connecting Patients to Critical Community Resources Sept. 13-14: 2022 Disaster Planning Conference Oct. 6: Hospital Council Administrative Support Leadership Conference 2022 HQI Annual Conference: Choose from two locations CHA On-Demand Learning: Access to nearly 100 pre-recorded webinars For more […]
CHA Comments on FFY 2023 IPPS Proposed Rule
CHA has submitted comments on the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Member Stories
Member Stories highlight the impact that CHA member hospitals make in patients' lives and in the communities they serve.
