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CEO Message: Flawed Price Transparency Rule Continues to Advance

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Last week, America’s hospitals faced a challenging day in an appeals court in Washington, D.C., where a panel of judges appeared skeptical of legal arguments in the American Hospital Association’s (AHA’s) attempt to overturn a federal rule requiring hospitals to disclose confidential, privately negotiated payment rates with insurers —  a fight we are in together.

If the rule is not struck down, it will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2021. It is not clear when the court will issue a decision, but one is expected ahead of the effective date.

Volunteer Heartbeat

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Welcome to the new CAHHS Volunteer Services monthly newsletter – Volunteer Heartbeat: The Pulse of California Hospital Volunteers – designed for California’s hospital volunteers and volunteer program leaders.   

FAQs: Vaccines

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Is the patient’s informed consent required prior to administering a COVID-19 vaccine?

There is no requirement to obtain the patient’s signature on an “informed consent” form prior to administering the COVID-19 vaccine.

Updates for the Week of Oct. 19

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

CMS Releases Frequently Asked Questions for the CHART Model Webinar: Finding IPFQR Program Information on the QualityNet Website Webinar: FY 2021 IPPS/LTCH PPS Final Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs Webinar: Reviewing CY 2020 eCQM Resources for the Hospital IQR Program and Medicare and Medicaid Promoting Interoperability Program​

New Monthly Newsletter Spotlights Volunteers

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On Oct. 21, the California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems launched Volunteer Heartbeat: The Pulse of California Hospital Volunteers, its new volunteer services newsletter. Designed for California’s hospital volunteers and volunteer program leaders, the monthly newsletter provides members the opportunity to showcase programs, share stories of gratitude, pose questions for peers, learn about educational opportunities, and more.

AB 890 Allows Nurse Practitioners Greater Independence

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Assembly Bill (AB) 890 (Wood, D-Santa Rosa), which was signed into law on Sept. 29, will authorize a nurse practitioner who meets certain requirements to practice without physician supervision. The new law will improve access to health care by allowing nurse practitioners greater freedom and flexibility to practice in communities with insufficient primary care services. Details about the changes that will be implemented with AB 890 are available here. 

National Suicide Hotline Bill Signed into Law

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On Oct. 17, President Trump signed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act into law, designating 988 as the nationwide three-digit phone number to connect people experiencing mental health crises to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.  

Adventist Health CEO Scott Reiner Elected 2021 Chair of the CHA Board of Trustees

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Scott Reiner, CEO of Adventist Health, has been elected 2021 chair of CHA’s Board of Trustees. Reiner, a registered nurse with nearly 30 years of health care leadership experience, has held various hospital CEO and system executive positions within Adventist Health since 1999, and has held the top position since 2014.  

See CHA’s news release for more about Reiner and the 2021 board. 

Adventist Health CEO Scott Reiner Elected 2021 Chair of the CHA Board of Trustees

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SACRAMENTO (October 21, 2020) — Scott Reiner, CEO of Adventist Health, has been elected 2021 chair of the California Hospital Association’s Board of Trustees. Reiner, a registered nurse with nearly 30 years of health care leadership experience, has held various hospital CEO and system executive positions within Adventist Health since 1999, and has held the top position since 2014.