CMS 2026 OPPS Proposed Rule Participant Information

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On July 15, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its calendar year (CY) 2026 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule.  

The rule proposes a 2.4% payment update for CY 2026, as well as to apply site-neutral payment to drug administration services at certain off-campus hospital outpatient departments and phase out the inpatient-only list.  

Additional key provisions include:  

Join CHA’s Megan Howard and Michelle Millerick as they discuss key proposals ahead of the September 15 comment deadline.  

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Preparing for Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) Participation – Participant Information

Last year, over 100 California hospitals were selected as required participants in the newly finalized Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM). The model is also open to current participants in other Medicare bundled payment models who may opt into TEAM voluntarily.  

The model launch date is quickly approaching – Jan. 1, 2026. Join industry experts from Forvis Mazars for an informational webinar that will provide a comprehensive overview of the new mandatory bundled payment model, answers to frequently asked questions, and strategies to prepare. 

The 30-day episode-based bundled payment model will hold selected hospitals accountable for the cost and quality of certain high-volume surgical procedures provided to Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries and seeks to improve patient outcomes while reducing Medicare spending. The list of required participants is posted on the model webpage.

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Life-Changing Kidney Transplant Gives Young Mom Newfound Strength

A rare pregnancy complication meant Alexis needed two kidney transplants — and the Sutter California Pacific Medical Center transplant team was there to help. 

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California Hospital Volunteer Impact Mid-Year 2025

Our goal is to receive a response from every member hospital that operates a volunteer program. This includes any auxiliary, guild, or service league. If your hospital is not listed and you would like to include your hospital, please complete the questionnaire below. Note: If you represent multiple hospitals, one response is acceptable.

Thank you to the following hospitals who responded. 

For questions, contact Melanie Shanley by email at mshanley@calhospital.org or by phone at (916) 552-7648..

Enter your response for number of volunteers managed and total service hours provided from January through June 2025.

CHA Issues Summary of CY 2026 End-Stage Renal Disease PPS Proposed Rule

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HCAI Webinar to Cover Hospital Equity Report Submission Questions, Concerns

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CHA Urges CMS to Take Broad View of Hospital Price Transparency Reform

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10 Million People Expected to Lose Health Insurance Under One Big Beautiful Bill

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OHCA Board Doubles Down on Strict Enforcement of Spending Targets, Ignores Consequences for Patient Care

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Reimagining Our Health Care System

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Less than three weeks ago, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law, enacting the largest health care cuts in the nation’s history and signifying a new era for how care will be paid for and delivered in America. 

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