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
Hospitals, Health Facilities Must Report Public Safety Power Shutoffs to CDPH
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued All Facilities Letter (AFL) 19-30.1 — rescinding AFL 19-30 — explaining requirements and processes for health care facilities to report public safety power shutoff (PSPS) events to CDPH as “unusual occurrences.”
Riverside’s Mayor to Open CHA Summit on Homelessness
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Riverside Mayor Rusty Bailey will open CHA’s day-long conference, Caring for Our Patients Who Are Homeless Summit, Dec. 11 at the Riverside Convention Center.
CMS Issues CY 2020 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its final rule updating the Medicare physician fee schedule (PFS), quality payment program, and other Medicare Part B payment policies for calendar year (CY) 2020. The final rule is effective Jan. 1.
CHA Comments to MedPAC on Access to Durable Medical Equipment
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CHA has submitted comments to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) in response to the commission’s September discussion on the effects of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, & Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program, urging significant changes to modernize current DME payment and regulatory policy so that it aligns with the goals of value-based payment and reduced regulatory burden.
EDD Services Available to Hospitals and Their Employees Impacted by Recent Wildfires
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Hospitals and their employees who have been affected by recent wildfires can contact the Employment Development Department’s (EDD) disaster service center for support with various activities, including filing unemployment insurance benefit claims, job search activities, referral services, and assistance for employers with disability insurance and paid family leave benefits for their eligible employees. More information is available on the EDD’s Emergency and Disaster Assistance for Employers web page and its Disaster Services web page.
President Issues Executive Order on Federal Agency Guidance Documents
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President Trump recently issued an executive order (EO) intended to establish more transparent processes for subregulatory guidance. Specifically, the “Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance Documents” order imposes additional administrative obligations on federal agencies and the Office of Management and Budget.
CHA Provides Additional Details on CY 2020 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) last week issued the first of two separate regulations finalizing provisions for the calendar year (CY) 2020 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS). Notably, a second final rule on previously proposed price transparency provisions is under review by the Office of Management & Budget. However, CMS has considerable flexibility on the timing of finalizing and implementing these policies.
CDPH to Hold Stakeholder Meeting on Change of Ownership Regulations
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will hold a stakeholder meeting to discuss change of ownership regulations on Nov. 15, from 2 -3:30 p.m. in Sacramento.
CDPH Reminds Residents, Public Health Professionals About Air Quality Issues During Wildfires
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) offers various resources to help mitigate the effects of poor air quality during wildfires, including a guide for public health professionals, a web page where residents can check their local air quality, and FAQs.
CMS Issues CY 2020 Home Health PPS Final Rule
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the final rule for the prospective payment system (PPS) for home health agencies (HHAs) for calendar year (CY) 2020. The provisions in the rule will be effective Jan. 1, 2020.
