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Updates for the Week of Oct. 4
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:
Read moreCHA Education Events
- Oct. 14: Medi-Cal Rx Transition — Compliance and Reimbursement Impacts
- Oct. 19: Resuming Medicare Claim Review
- Oct. 21: Improving the Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation (IMPACT) Act: What Does the Future Hold Post-Pandemic?
- Oct. 26: CDPH Leadership Updates and District Sessions
- Dec. 6 & 7: Behavioral Health Care Symposium – 2021 Forward Motion: Moving a Crisis Into Action
- The Hospital Quality Institute’s “Care for the Caregiver” webinar is available as an on-demand recording.
For more information about CHA education programs, visit calhospital.org/education-publications.
CHA Education Events
- Oct. 14: Medi-Cal Rx Transition — Compliance and Reimbursement Impacts
- Oct. 19: Resuming Medicare Claim Review
- Oct. 21: Improving the Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation (IMPACT) Act: What Does the Future Hold Post-Pandemic?
- Oct. 26: CDPH Leadership Updates and District Sessions
- The Hospital Quality Institute’s “Care for the Caregiver” webinar is available as an on-demand recording.
For more information about CHA education programs, visit calhospital.org/education-publications.
CHA Webinar Will Give Update on Hospital Fee Program Status
CHA will host a Hospital Fee Program Status (7) Update webinar on Oct. 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. (PT).
With the Hospital Fee Program set to expire at the end of the year, CHA is preparing to work with state officials to develop the next program, so it can be submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for approval.
Read moreState Expands Vaccine Mandate to Include Home Health, Hospice Workers
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued a new vaccine mandate for direct care workers — including those working in home health, hospice, in-home supportive services, assisted living facilities, regional centers, and others — that expands on previous CDPH actions to mandate vaccines for hospital and skilled-nursing facility employees. The order is effective immediately, with full compliance expected by Nov. 30.
Mental Health America Toolkit Offers Resources for Children, Parents, School Personnel
As students head back into the classroom after more than a year of remote learning, Mental Health America has released a Back to School toolkit, “Facing Fears, Supporting Students” to help address some of the trauma that the COVID-19 pandemic may have caused.
Read moreVaccinations at Forefront with Arrival of Mandate Deadline
Today marks the deadline for all health care workers in California to be vaccinated to remain employed at a hospital, per a public health order issued in August.
Read moreTri-Agencies Release Interim Final Rule on No Surprises Act Regulations
On Sept. 30, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury released an interim final rule providing additional regulations implementing the No Surprises Act.
Read moreFunding Awarded to HRSA-Funded Health Centers to Address COVID-19 Infrastructure Needs
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has awarded nearly $1 billion in American Rescue Plan funding to Health Resources and Services Administration Health Center Program-funded health centers for major health care construction and renovation projects — including $139,140,656 to 166 organizations in California.
Read moreHow Hospitals Can Assist with Afghan Refugees
For hospitals that might be interested in hiring or helping to resettle Afghan refugees, the State Department recommends using its website as a starting point.
Business, philanthropies, and NGOs seeking to address urgent needs may contact [email protected] to let them know how their organization can help.
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