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.
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Symposium Next Week Highlights Positive Changes in Behavioral Health Care
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Nearly 300 people will gather next week to learn more about the positive changes happening in behavioral health care. CHA’s annual Behavioral Health Symposium, to be held Dec. 9-10 in Riverside, will deliver valuable and timely information and provide an opportunity for attendees to network with their peers.
DHCS Issues Implementation Update on Health Homes Program
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The Department of Health Care Services has released an update on implementation of its Health Home Program, which helps manage and coordinate care for Medi-Cal managed care plan members with certain chronic health and/or mental health conditions who have high health care needs or who are experiencing homelessness. The update provides enrollment data, information on core services, and a member success story.
Upcoming Webinar Will Provide Application Assistance for Children’s Hospital Bond Act of 2018
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On Dec. 12 from 10-11:30 a.m. (PT), the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA) will host a webinar to provide technical assistance to hospitals applying for funding under the Children’s Hospital Bond Act of 2018. Registration is available online.
CHA Provides Input on Improving Health in Rural, Underserved Areas
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Last week, CHA responded to a request for information from the House Ways & Means Committee soliciting input for its Rural and Underserved Communities Health Task Force, which is working to develop bipartisan legislation to improve health care outcomes in underserved communities.
CDPH to Hold Stakeholder Meeting on Pediatric Service, Perinatal Service and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Regulations
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A stakeholder meeting to discuss change of ownership regulations is being held by the California Department of Public Health on Dec. 6 from 2-4 p.m. in Sacramento.
CMS Opens Application Period for Direct Contracting Models
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has opened the application period for two voluntary Direct Contracting Model options: professional and global. Applicants interested in participating in the implementation period must submit applications by Feb. 25; the application tool will be available later this month. In spring 2020, CMS will announce a separate application period for organizations that wish to participate in the first performance year. Organizations that are considering applying must submit a letter of intent by Dec. 10, if they have not already done so.
Adventist Health White Memorial Receives Prestigious National Honor
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Adventist Health White Memorial in Los Angeles is one of six honorees nationwide to receive the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, the nation’s only presidential award for organizational/business performance excellence.
Comments Due Dec. 16 on DHCS CalAIM Proposal
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The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is accepting comments on its California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative proposal, the state’s multi-year initiative to redesign the Medi-Cal delivery system. Comments are due by Dec. 16.
CDPH Issues Notice About Influenza Vaccine, Masking Policy for Its Employees
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State public health employees must either have received the 2019-20 influenza vaccine or wear a mask when inside designated patient care areas during the influenza season, according to an All Facilities Letter (AFL) from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
CMS Issues Guidance for Skilled-Nursing Facility Regulations
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued several updates about its initiative to ensure safety and quality in nursing homes. Notably, CMS reports that updated interpretive guidance for Phase 3 of the Requirements for participation for long-term care facilities — effective Nov. 29 — will be released in the second quarter of 2020.
