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Register Today for 2019 California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Conference
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Hospital volunteer leaders, paid staff who manage volunteer programs, community partners and those looking to expand their services through volunteer programs are encouraged to register now for the 2019 California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Conference, to be held Feb. 11-13, 2019, in Sacramento.
CHA Issues Summary of Medicaid Managed Care Proposed Rule
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CHA has released a summary — prepared by Health Policy Alternatives — of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule revising Medicaid managed care and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) regulations.
CHA Participates in FDA Drug Shortages Meeting
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CHA this week attended a stakeholder meeting held by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the root cause of drug shortages. Ahead of the meeting, CHA submitted a comment letter that identifies underlying systemic causes and makes recommendations to prevent or mitigate drug shortages.
Message from Carmela Coyle, CAHHS President & CEO
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Wanted to send a personal note to volunteers throughout California about Joan Cardellino, CAVS, who has decided to pursue opportunities outside of the California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (CAHHS). Her last day with us was November 13. As many of you know, Joan is a life-long servant leader and, for more than 13 years, directed her passion toward elevating the role of volunteers in California’s hospitals. We thank Joan for all she has contributed to volunteer services, and wish her the best.
CMS Expands Site-Neutral Payment Policy in CY 2019 OPPS Final Rule
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Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its final rule updating the outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) for calendar year (CY) 2019, which also includes payment updates for ambulatory surgical centers. Despite strong opposition from CHA and the hospital field, CMS finalized an expansion of its site-neutral payment policies.
CMS Issues CY 2019 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) yesterday released its final rule updating the Medicare physician fee schedule (PFS) and other Medicare Part B payment policies for calendar year (CY) 2019. The final rule includes a number of significant proposals that will impact hospitals and clinicians. Included in the PFS final rule is an interim final rule that implements provisions of the recently signed Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act.
CMS Finalizes Physician Fee Schedule Rule
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Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the physician fee schedule (PFS) final rule for calendar year 2019. A fact sheet and press release are available.
In addition, CMS released the end-stage renal disease prospective payment system final rule, which includes provisions related to the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding Program. A fact sheet and press release are available.
CMS Provides Updates for IRF, LTCH 2019 Policy Changes
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the attached MLN Matters article about federal fiscal year 2019 policy changes to the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) and long-term care hospital (LTCH) prospective payment systems. Included are MS-DRG grouper changes, wage index changes, and updates to quality reporting and value-based purchasing programs.
CHA Submits Letter on Anti-Kickback Statute Request for Information
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CHA has submitted the attached comment letter in response to the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) recent request for information (RFI) seeking public input on safe harbors to the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). The RFI also seeks comments on exceptions to the beneficiary inducements civil monetary penalty definition of “remuneration,” as related to care coordination.
President Signs Opioid Legislation
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President Trump on Wednesday signed bipartisan legislation to address the opioid crisis. The Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) includes a number of provisions intended to reduce opioid use and improve treatment and recovery programs for substance use disorders (SUD). CHA has summarized the key provisions for hospitals, and has attached a detailed legislative summary prepared by Health Policy Alternatives.
