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Final Rule Expands List of Programs to Be Considered Under ‘Public Charge’ Test

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On Aug. 12, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finalized a rule to change the policy under which the federal government can deny immigrants U.S. entry or adjustment to their legal permanent resident status (e.g., green card) if they are determined likely to become public charges (see CHA’s response). The final rule expands the list of programs that may be considered for determining public charge status, to include not only cash assistance and long-term care but also certain health care, nutrition, and housing programs.

New Federal Public Charge Rule Threatens Health and Safety of Legal Immigrants

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“The Trump Administration’s new ‘public charge’ rule jeopardizes the well-being of people who have legally immigrated to this country and who want nothing more than to feed and shelter their families and obtain life-saving care when they are sick or injured,” said Carmela Coyle, President & CEO of the California Hospital Association. “We are dismayed the federal government has adopted a misguided policy that will jeopardize access to health care and social support services for millions including children, seniors, the disabled and those with chronic conditions.

CHA Submits Comments to CMS with Suggestions for Reducing Regulatory Burden

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CHA has submitted comments responding to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) request for information on reducing regulatory burden on hospitals and other health care providers. As part of its Patients over Paperwork initiative, CMS seeks input on ways to alleviate unnecessary administrative burden and improve patient care.

2020 CAHHS Hotel

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Mini-Conference Registration Deadline Approaching

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Registration is closing soon for the California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (CAHHS) Volunteer Services upcoming “mini-conferences,” to be held next week. 

Participants will:

Be the first to learn about the hospital volunteer impact questionnaire.
Receive updates about homeless discharge planning from CHA’s topic expert, Peggy Broussard Wheeler. 
Network with professionals, peers, and other volunteer leaders about topics of interest during roundtable discussions.
Provide topic requests and event ideas for the 2020 California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Conference.  

The Northern California meeting is August 15, 2019 at NorthBay Healthcare Green Valley Administration Center. The Southern California meeting is August 16, 2019 at Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Register today, and share this information with your volunteers and staff.  

TriWest to Administer California’s VA Community Care Network

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded TriWest Healthcare Alliance (TriWest) a contract to administer the VA’s Community Care Network (CCN) in California. TriWest will establish and maintain a network of community care providers in the state, as outlined in the Veterans Community Care Program final rule.

CMS Issues Calendar Year 2020 ESRD/DMEPOS Proposed Rule

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its proposed rule revising the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) prospective payment system (PPS) and policies related to durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) for calendar year (CY) 2020. CHA has made available a detailed summary of the proposed rule, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives. Comments on the proposed rule are due Sept. 27.

2017-19 Hospital Fee Program Invoices Due Aug. 22

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Last week, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) sent hospitals invoices covering the first phase of managed care directed payments (MC2 DP(A)) for the 2017-19 Hospital Fee Program. The invoices cover July 1 – Dec. 31, 2017, and are due Aug. 22.

Updates for the Week of Aug. 5

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this week released the following information:

Reminder: Aug. 15 Deadline for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF), Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH), and Skilled-Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program Data Submission

IRF Quality Reporting Data Submission Deadlines
LTCH Quality Reporting Data Submission Deadlines
SNF Quality Reporting Program Data Submission Deadlines

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