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
Legislative Solution on Minimum Wage Strikes Right Balance
Tonight, the state Senate and Assembly are expected to vote on a bill that creates a path toward increases for a health care-specific minimum wage in California. If the votes carry, the governor will have 30 days to take action.
CHA Will Hold Webinar on Upcoming HCAI Seismic Reports
CHA will host a webinar on Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. (PT) to explain what information is needed to complete the upcoming seismic reports for the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI).
Webinar Will Share Details on Federal Physician Loan Forgiveness Program
CHA, the California Medical Association (CMA), Texas Medical Association, and Texas Hospital Association will cohost a free webinar on the new federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program rules, which expand eligibility for California and Texas physicians. The webinar will take place on Sept. 28 at 12:15 p.m. (PT).
HCAI, Hospital Building Safety Board Will Host Workshops on Hospital Projects
The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) and the Hospital Building Safety Board will host two in-person workshops on Oct. 5 and Oct. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (PT).
HHS Issues Proposed Rule on Nondiscrimination for Patients with Disabilities
The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights released a proposed rule updating and clarifying requirements that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving financial assistance from the department, including health care.
CHA Issues Summary of Proposed Skilled-Nursing Facility Staffing Standards
CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the proposed rule that would establish new staffing standards for long-term care facilities, including skilled-nursing facilities.
CDPH Issues Clarification on Nurse Ratios
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently released an All-Facilities Letter (AFL) on the nurse ratio regulations. In addition to restating the administrative penalties for non-compliance, AFL 23-27 clarifies what constitutes an “unpredictable” and “uncontrollable” situation affecting staffing levels which would excuse non-compliance.
DHCS Releases Private Hospital-Directed Payment Encounter Files
On Sept. 8, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) uploaded three new hospital-directed payment encounter files, available via the Secure File Transfer Protocol site. It is important for hospitals to download these files as soon as possible as the site is only intended for file transfers, not ongoing storage, and uploaded files will be deleted within 45 days.
Make Plans to Attend Cybersecurity Webinar Before Disaster Planning Conference
On Sept. 21, CHA will host a webinar about how to prepare for and respond to a cybersecurity breach. This is a precursor to the 2023 Disaster Planning Conference, which features cybersecurity as a complete breakout session track.
CMS to Host Webinar on No Surprises Act Patient Protections
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a webinar to provide an overview of new patient protections and rights under the No Surprises Act.
