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Federal Government Shutdown Averted, Temporary Continuing Resolution Passed
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On Sept. 30, Congress passed, and President Biden signed a continuing resolution (CR) funding the federal government for 45 days. The measure includes a 45-day delay of the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts, as well as $16 billion in Federal Emergency Management Agency funding for disaster relief as requested by the White House.
CHA Responds to Proposed Mental Health Parity Requirements for Health Plans, Comment Deadline Extended to Oct. 17
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CHA submitted comments on the Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services proposed rule to improve access to mental health services by requiring health plans to make changes when inadequate access is provided.
CHA DataSuite Releases Analysis of the Quality Program Measure Trends 2nd Quarter 2023
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CHA DataSuite has issued a hospital-specific analysis for the second quarter of 2023 quality program measure trends. The analysis is intended to provide hospitals with a comparative review over time of the quality data collected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and published on Care Compare.
Updates for the Week of Sept. 25
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date. Oct. 4 Webinar: Overview of the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program Data Validation Efforts Register for Webinar on Up-to-Date COVID-19 Vaccination Definition Change for Long-Term Care Facilities CMS Accepting 2022 MIPS Targeted Review Requests Until Oct. 9 October 2023: MIPS eligibility for […]
CHA Provides Guidance to Members on New Involuntary Hold Requirements
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CHA has developed a memo for members that provides guidance on new requirements established in the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act pursuant to Assembly Bill 2275, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2022.
CHA to Host 2023 Disaster Planning Conference Next Week
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California is no stranger to disasters and over the last three years, the pandemic has taken center stage in this state and around the globe. The Oct. 3-4 2023 CHA Disaster Planning Conference will return focus to other disasters that need attention, from earthquakes and floods to violence in hospitals.
Essential Information for Hospitals as Federal Shutdown Looms
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Barring any last-minute actions, Congress appears unable to prevent a shutdown of the federal government on Sept. 30.
CHA Gets Behind Measure to Secure Resources for Medi-Cal Providers
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Earlier this month, CHA joined a broad group of doctors, dentists, health plans, community health centers, and other health care groups to file a statewide ballot measure that aims to build on the historic investment that the governor and Legislature made earlier this year to provide greater support to Medi-Cal patients.
AB 1882 Cover Letter Template
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Hospitals Encouraged to Apply for 2024 AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award
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Hospitals that have collaborated with local stakeholders to create a positive impact within the community are invited to apply for the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) annual 2024 Dick Davidson NOVA Award. The deadline to apply is Nov. 13.
