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California Hospitals Should Reaffirm Commitment to Protecting Patients

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As CHA continues to press federal agencies to correct the independent dispute resolution process in the second No Surprises Act interim final rule (during negotiations, Congress removed language to ensure a level playing field in arbitration, but the interim rule does the opposite by mandating a benchmark rate), we are asking every hospital in California to reaffirm your commitment to billing and price transparency best practices that deliver for patients, regardless of their ability to pay. 

Updates for the Week of Nov. 29

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:​​​​

Mendocino “Bed Czar” maximizes Adventist Health’s resources

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In Mendocino County, Adventist Health operates three hospitals serving a sprawling rural area. During a COVID-19 spike in late summer of 2021, hospital leaders had to think outside the box to best care for their communities. They started with a new way of looking at their collective resources.

CHA Webinar to Address Workplace Violence Prevention

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As hospital staff report an increase in the frequency of violent acts in the emergency department, inpatient, and outpatient settings, CHA will host a members-only webinar on Dec. 15 from 9 to 10:15 a.m. (PT) that will review Cal/OSHA workplace violence mitigation plan requirements.   The webinar will also discuss the […]

CDPH Seeks Updated Information on Monoclonal Antibody Needs

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is requesting that providers complete, by Dec. 3, an updated survey to help the agency understand how frequently monoclonal antibodies are being used at health care facilities (both for treatment and as post-exposure prophylaxis).   This information will be used to ensure that CDPH adequately […]

HRSA Begins Releasing American Rescue Plan Rural Provider Relief Payments

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.On Nov. 23, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) began releasing American Rescue Plan (ARP) rural relief funds to qualifying providers.   Applicants receiving payments will receive an email notification and letter with details on their aggregate payment, including individual payment amount(s) for any eligible subsidiary billing taxpayer identification numbers (TINs) included […]

CPDH Data Reporting to Require Mandatory Influenza-Related Fields

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.CDPH Data Reporting to Require Daily Mandatory Influenza-Related Fields  For COVID-19 tracker designees  The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has updated AFL 20-31.4, which requires hospitals to report COVID-19-related data. In this update, the influenza-related fields that are currently reported daily will become mandatory on Nov. […]

2022 Conference Offers Parliamentarian Procedures Session for Volunteer Leaders

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.California State Association of Parliamentarians (CSAP) President, Sally F. LaMacchia, Esq., PRP, will present Parliamentary Essentials for Active Members during the virtual 2022 California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Conference, Feb. 22-23. This educational session, comprised of three short presentations What Does a Parliamentarian […]

CDPH Updates Guidance on Hospital-to-Skilled-Nursing Facility Care Transitions 

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.The California Department of Public Health has issued updated guidance about the admission and readmission of patients and residents to skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs) during seasonal surges and the COVID-19 public health emergency.   All Facilities Letter (AFL) 20-87.1 updates previous guidance addressing related SNF policies for […]