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CMS Approves Hospital Fee Program Managed Care Rates
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This week, the Department of Health Care Services shared four approval letters, dated April 10, from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). While these letters mention approval is for state fiscal year 2016-17, the rates approved only include the Hospital Fee Program for June 1 to Dec. 31, 2016.
EMSA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Alternate Destination, Paramedic Practice
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The Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA) has issued proposed regulations that, when finalized, will allow emergency medical services providers to transport patients to the hospital or other care setting that best meets the patient’s needs. The proposed regulations address paramedic training and establish other requirements for alternative destination protocols.
Senate Labor Committee Unanimously Passes Bill Clarifying Sexual Harassment Training Deadlines
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Earlier this week, the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee passed Senate Bill (SB) 778 (Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement), which would clarify deadlines for providing sexual harassment prevention training.
Bill to Allow Nurse Practitioners Independent Practice Authority Passes Assembly Committee
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A CHA-supported bill that would allow nurse practitioners (NPs) to practice to the full extent of their education and training – AB 890 (Wood, D-Santa Rosa) – passed the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions today.
DHCS Posts Stakeholder Update
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The Department of Health Care Services has published its bimonthly update of department events and actions.
RSVP by April 18 for CHA Member Forum on Interoperability Proposed Rules
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CHA will hold a member forum on April 19 at 11 a.m. (PT) to solicit member feedback on the interoperability proposed rules recently issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.
CHA Comments on Proposed Changes to Proficiency Testing Referral Regulations
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Today, CHA submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on its proposed rule that would update proficiency testing (PT) and referral requirements under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments.
CMS Finalizes 2020 Payment Changes for Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized its policy and payment updates for Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plans for calendar year (CY) 2020. CMS estimates revenue for MA and Part D plans will increase by 2.53 percent for 2020, excluding an average 3.3 percent increase in risk scores.
CDC Issues Health Advisory About Influenza
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Influenza activity remains high across the United States, according to a health alert recently issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC notes that the season is likely to last several more weeks and continues to recommend antiviral medications for influenza treatment, regardless of whether a patient received the influenza vaccine.
Celebrate National Volunteer Week April 7-12
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Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice, and support to causes they care about in their hospital and community. Their stories can serve to inspire others to find ways to take action that creates change.
Points of Light is the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, helping millions of volunteers change the world. During National Volunteer Week, CHA encourages hospitals to celebrate the impact your volunteers have made in your hospital and community.
