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Updates for the Week of Nov. 9

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:​

SNF 3-Day Rule Billing
Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update for Calendar Year  2021
Manual Updates Related to the Hospice Election Statement and the Implementation of the Election Statement Addendum
Updates to Skilled Nursing Facility Patient Driven Payment Model Claims
Nov. 19: IPFQR Program FY 2021 Data Review Webinar

HHS to Host Webinar on Hospital Data Reporting Requirements Tomorrow, Nov. 13

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The Health & Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs will host an additional webinar on the updated guidance for its interim final rule on COVID-19 data reporting requirements tomorrow, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. (PT).  The webinar will include time for Q&A.  

CMS Announces Coverage, Payment Policies for COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Therapies

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Following the approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of emergency use authorization for the investigational monoclonal antibody therapy, bamlanivimab, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will cover monoclonal antibody therapies, with no beneficiary cost-sharing for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Coronavirus Response Newsletter

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CDPH to Host COVID-19 Vaccination Call for Hospitals This Week
The California Department of Public Health will host a call with general acute care hospitals on Nov. 13 from 9 to 10 a.m. (PT) to discuss various aspects of COVID-19 vaccine planning and implementation. Discussion will include an overview of the state’s plan, allocation framework, general acute care hospital data, vaccine storage and handling, and provider registration. To join the call:

Joint Media Statement

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Overturning Affordable Care Act Would Have Devastating Consequences for Millions of Californians

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The stakes have never been higher for the millions of Californians who rely on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for access to the vital health care services they and their loved ones count on every day. As the U.S. Supreme Court weighs the future of the ACA, one point is clear: this momentous law has become part of the fabric of our entire health care system.

So many things we all count on could be upended if the ACA is overturned:

What the Supreme Court decision could mean for Californians

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On Nov. 10, the Supreme  Court will hear oral arguments in California v. Texas, a challenge that could reshape health care in our country by striking down the ACA in full or in part. While we don’t know exactly which path the justices will take, we do know that the impact on California will be unique.

Coronavirus Response Newsletter

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CHA Submits Hospital Surge Preparation Recommendations to State Leadership
The recent increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations statewide mean hospitals must be ready for surges of patients in need of care during the fall and winter. In anticipation of COVID-19 patient surges, CHA submitted a list of hospitals’ most pressing needs to the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS) today. The recommendations identify flexibilities and resources hospitals need to meet the most significant demands they will face as there are surges — including patient transfers and discharges, staffing, testing, personal protective equipment (PPE), and alternate care sites. CHA is seeking to meet with state officials from CHHS to resolve these critical issues as quickly as possible.