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CHA DataSuite Releases Analyses of Hospital Acquired Conditions Reduction Program

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CHA DataSuite has released hospital-specific analyses of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2021 Medicare inpatient hospital acquired conditions (HACs) reduction program. The analysis is intended to show hospitals a preview of the potential impact of the FFY 2021 program based on publicly available data and program rules established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).  

Updates for the Week of Oct. 5

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

Hospice Quality Reporting Program: Successful Facilities for FY 2021
SNF and LTCH Quality Reporting Programs: COVID-19 Public Reporting — Revised
Draft Hospice Item Set Manual V3.0 Available

CMS Updates COVID-19 Data Reporting Requirements

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released guidance (with accompanying FAQs from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) that includes new reporting requirements as well as information on how it will enforce CMS’ interim final rule that was published in September.

CHA Spotlights CA Bridge Program

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CHA and the California Bridge Program have partnered to provide members with a 15-minute on-demand video that explains the origins and benefits of the California Bridge Program’s highly successful opioid treatment model. 

Coronavirus Response Newsletter

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CDPH Hospital Survey for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will soon release a COVID-19 vaccine hospital survey via an All Facilities Letter (AFL). The survey results will inform how the state allocates doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, which could be available as soon as Nov. 1. There will likely be a short turnaround time to respond to the survey (a week or less), which will require information from human resources, pharmacy, employee health, information technology, and potentially other departments. Hospitals may want to determine now who will respond on behalf of their hospital or health system.

CHA Submits Comment Letter on OPPS Proposed Rule

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CHA submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) calendar year 2021 outpatient prospective payment system proposed rule.  

Rescheduled CMS Radiation Oncology Model Call Set for Oct. 8

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host the rescheduled call on the mandatory radiation oncology (RO) payment model on Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. (PT). The payment model was established earlier this month under CMS’ Specialty Care Models final rule.