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CHA Releases 2023 California Health Information Privacy Manual
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CHA has released its 2023 California Health Information Privacy Manual, a resource designed to help members comply with state and federal privacy laws.
CMS Releases Updated Surveyor Guidance on Ligature Risk Requirements for Hospitals
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued updated surveyor guidance on ligature risk requirements in hospitals.
Joint Commission Changes to Elements of Performance for CAHs Effective Aug. 27
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The Joint Commission is making several changes to the elements of performance (EPs) for its critical access hospitals (CAHs) to better align with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Conditions of Participation. The changes are in response to CMS’ review of The Joint Commission’s CAH deeming renewal application and are effective Aug. 27.
HCAI to Hold Webinar on 2030 Seismic Water Storage Requirements
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The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) will hold a webinar on Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon (PT) on the water storage required by the 2030 seismic building standards.
CMS Issues a Request for Information Related to Episodic Payment Models
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On July 14, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a request for information (RFI) related to episodic payment models. In the RFI, CMS notes its interest in developing payment models that will create additional opportunities for specialists to participate in models that facilitate “accountable care relationships” with Medicare beneficiaries. The agency believes this step is necessary to achieve its goal of having 100% of Medicare beneficiaries in an accountable care relationship by 2030.
CMS Issues CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its calendar year (CY) 2024 proposed rule for the physician fee schedule (PFS). In addition to updating physician payments, the rule creates new billable services that support caregivers and the provision of whole person care. The rule also makes additional changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP).
CMS Issues CY 2024 OPPS Proposed Rule
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On July 13, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its calendar year (CY) 2024 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) proposed rule. CMS estimates that Medicare expenditures under OPPS will increase by $6 billion relative to estimated current year payments based on changes in the proposed rule.
CDPH Releases Two New AFLs
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The California Department of Public Health recently released new All Facilities Letters (AFL) on licensing and certification applications and fiscal year 2023-24 health care facility license schedule.
CY 2024 OPPS and Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rules Released
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued its calendar year (CY) 2024 outpatient prospective payment system and physician fee schedule proposed rules. CHA is reviewing the regulations and will provide further details in the July 17 edition of CHA […]
Updates for the Week of July 10
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