Updates for the Week of June 13
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:
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CMS Clarifies Surveyor Expectations for COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a letter to state survey agencies (SAs) clarifying that surveyors are not expected to survey hospitals on COVID-19 vaccinations requirements on every survey.
CHA News is Taking a Day Off
Because of the Juneteenth holiday, CHA News will not publish on Monday, June 20. Publication will resume on June 23.
Attorney General Releases Consumer Alert On Charity Care Law
On June 14, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert regarding hospital charity care policies.
Supreme Court Rejects HHS Reduction of Prescription Drug Reimbursement for 340B Hospitals
On June 15, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the American Hospital Association (AHA) in its lawsuit against the federal Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) challenging HHS’ reduction of prescription drug reimbursement rates for 340B hospitals for 2018 and 2019.
CHA to Host Webinar on Trends Impacting Hospital Bond Ratings
CHA is hosting a webinar on June 22 from 10 to 11 a.m. (PT) on trends that impact hospital bond ratings.
HHS Issues HIPAA Guidance for Audio-Only Telehealth Services
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance on how covered health care providers and health plans can use remote communication technologies for audio-only telehealth in a HIPAA-compliant manner, including following the end of the national COVID-19 public health emergency.
CDPH Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Skilled-Nursing Facility Staff, Residents
The California Department of Public Health has issued All Facilities Letter (AFL) 22-13, which provides updates on recommendations for testing of health care personnel and residents of skilled-nursing facilities (SNFs).
Administrative Support Leadership Conference: Celebrating the Professional You!
This year’s conference will bring speakers to Sacramento who will make you laugh, learn and think. You will see colleagues you probably have not seen since the pandemic and welcome new coworkers into this group of amazing people.
HRSA Announces Additional Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund Payments to Providers
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the release of an additional $427 million in payments as part of the Phase 4 distribution of the Provider Relief Fund.