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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has added 11 additional Medicare telehealth services for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency, including cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services.
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On Tuesday, CHA issued an Advocacy Alert that asks hospitals to urge their congressional representative to cosign the bipartisan letter being circulated in the House of Representatives, urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar to reinstate the June COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting requirements.
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CHA has prepared an executive summary highlighting key provisions of the recently finalized Medicare radiation oncology model, which begins on Jan. 1, 2021. The model provides a site-neutral, prospective, bundled-episode payment for clinician and facility services furnished during a course of radiation therapy services for certain cancer types.
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CDPH has issued AFL 20-80, which notes the potential for concurrent COVID-19 and influenza outbreaks in skilled-nursing facilities. The AFL emphasizes that facilities should optimize all available effective influenza prevention and outbreak interventions, including vaccinations of residents and health care personnel and prompt treatment when indicated.
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Survey for COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Due to CDPH Friday
On Oct. 12, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released All Facilities Letter (AFL) 20-81, which asks all hospitals, or health systems on behalf of their hospitals, to submit information for their COVID-19 vaccine planning.
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CHA will hold a members-only webinar on Oct. 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. (PT) to explain important changes to reporting requirements in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Provider Relief Fund (PRF).
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The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has developed a comprehensive program, “Earthquake Warning California,” for medical facilities.
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For some people, volunteering is about giving. But for the likes of you, it is a way of living … thank you. – Unknown
The benefits of volunteering are endless. Foundationally, it all starts with a wealth of emotions that overcome oneself when you set out on your volunteer assignment – a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment that you’re making a difference in your life and the lives of others.
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will host an informational webcast on Oct. 15 at noon (PT) to provide additional information on the application process for the recently announced $20 billion Phase 3 general distribution of the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund. Applications for this distribution are due by Nov. 6.