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Updates for the Week of Jan. 25

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

Hospital Care Compare Preview Reports Available
Doctors and Clinicians Preview Period Now Open
Feb. 3 Webinar: Health Level Seven International® (HL7®) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources 101
Feb. 10 Webinar: IPFQR Program Manual Version 6.1 and Updated Paper Tools Review
Hospice Care: Safeguards for Medicare Patients

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Surgeon General Releases Call to Action on National Suicide Prevention Strategy

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Many Americans are indicating increased mental health concerns resulting from  economic hardship and social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. On Jan. 19, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of the Surgeon General — in collaboration with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention — released The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Implement the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, a report that outlines the steps for reducing suicide rates and helping improve resilience. Its goal is to broaden perceptions of suicide, who is affected, and the many factors that can affect suicide risk.

ONC Issues FAQs, Will Host Webinar on Information Blocking

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The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has issued new frequently asked questions (FAQs) to address stakeholder questions about the information blocking regulations.  

CMS Updates Substance Use Disorder Data Book

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has updated its Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Data Book for Congress, as required by the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment Act. The data book uses 2018 Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System data. 

CHPAC-FED

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California Hospital Association also sponsors CHPAC-FED, formed to support the election of candidates to the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate who recognize the vital role of hospitals. Under applicable law, participation in CHPAC-FED is limited to only high level administrative, executive and managerial employees of CHA and high level administrative, executive and managerial employees of member companies who have given CHA permission to solicit. Any contribution received from any other person will be returned.

Coronavirus Response Newsletter

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CDPH Issues AFLs on COVID-19 Staffing Flexibilities, State Cost-Sharing Program

In a positive development for hospitals, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released two important All Facilities Letters (AFLs):

Coronavirus Response Newsletter

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CDPH Issues AFLs on COVID-19 Staffing Flexibilities, State Cost-Sharing Program

In a positive development for hospitals, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released two important All Facilities Letters (AFLs):

Behavioral Health Transfer and Discharge Resource for Hospital EDs

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CHA has been working closely with the California Health and Human Services Agency, the Department of Health Care Services, and the County Behavioral Health Directors Association (CBHDA) to find ways to assist and help decompress hospital emergency departments during the pandemic once an individual with a behavioral health condition is ready for discharge. 

CBHDA has reached out to its 58 county behavioral health director members to identify a primary/secondary contact for both mental health conditions and substance use disorders who can help facilitate ED discharges. The individuals in this spreadsheet can help coordinate ED transfers or referrals for any beneficiary who is uninsured or insured by Medi-Cal, and is a beneficiary of county behavioral health services. The spreadsheet includes the names, email addresses, phone numbers, and preferred method of communication for these county contacts. 

 Most — but not all — counties have identified individuals. As we obtain additional county contact information, we will update the posted spreadsheet.
 
Questions about this new resource can be directed to Sheree Lowe or BJ Bartleson.

Coronavirus Response Newsletter

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CDPH Issues AFLs on COVID-19 Staffing Flexibilities, State Cost-Sharing Program

In a positive development for hospitals, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released two important All Facilities Letters (AFLs):

CDPH Requests Information From SNFs on Interdisciplinary Team Needs

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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued All Facilities Letter (AFL) 21-06, which requests that skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs) respond to a brief survey on the needs of unrepresented SNF residents who lack decision-making capacity. Responses are requested by Jan. 28.