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CEO Message: Hospitals Answer the Call on Coronavirus

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In less than a week, the global novel coronavirus outbreak has evolved from one of general alerts and watchfulness to an escalating public health issue, especially in our state.

Only a few airports nationwide are receiving flights from China, and two of them are in California. We’re also one of three states (along with Texas and Nebraska) housing people returning from China at military bases. The state has already confirmed six people with the virus, with more under surveillance and testing.

Court Issues Preliminary Injunction, Blocking Enforcement of New Employment Arbitration Ban

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Last week, a U.S. District Court judge issued a preliminary injunction in the case challenging the validity of Assembly Bill (AB) 51 (2019), which prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign a pre-dispute arbitration agreement as a condition of employment or continued employment. The new law applies to any agreement entered into, modified, or extended on or after Jan. 1.  

CHA Board Meeting Focuses on Advocacy, Path Forward

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At its Jan. 30 meeting, the CHA Board of Trustees discussed the 2020 state and federal political landscape and the advocacy agendas for each. Advocacy will focus on two broad categories: protecting patients and communities, and building better health and a better health care delivery system. Priorities include protecting Medicare and Medi-Cal funding, seismic compliance reform, behavioral health care augmentation, and coverage expansion.

‘Public Charge’ Rule to Take Effect Feb. 24

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Following a decision last week by the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced it will implement the “public charge” final rule beginning Feb. 24. The rule allows the federal government to exclude from entry any immigrant — after considering their age, health, family status, education and skills, and financial resources — who has used, or is likely to use, certain health care, nutrition, or housing programs for more than 12 months in a 36-month period.

CMS Releases Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Rule for 2021

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Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its proposed annual Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Rule for 2021, also known as the Proposed 2021 Payment Notice. This proposed rule would update regulatory and financial standards applied to issuers and exchanges, as well as set parameters for the risk-adjustment program.

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CHA Comments on Health Plan Price Transparency Proposed Rule

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CHA has submitted comments on the proposed rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), along with the departments of Labor and Treasury, that would establish a number of new price transparency requirements for health plans — including a proposal to require the disclosure of negotiated rates. CHA thanks members for their input, which helped inform our comments.

CHA and Member Hospitals Testify at Legislative Hearing on Hospital Seismic Safety

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The Assembly and Senate Health Committees held a joint informational hearing Jan. 28 about hospital seismic safety and the 2030 requirement to be fully operational after an earthquake event. The hearing provided an opportunity to raise awareness among lawmakers about the 2030 mandate for hospitals, as well as for CHA and representatives from hospitals in different parts of the state to testify about hospital preparedness and the impact of the 2030 requirement.