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What’s happening: Following numerous questions about Assembly Bill (AB) 2975’s requirements, CHA has developed a frequently-asked-questions (FAQs) fact sheet to assist hospitals with planning for implementation. What else to know: AB 2975 will require all hospitals to adopt and implement a weapon detection policy — and screen at certain entrances for instruments capable of causing...
What’s happening: CHA submitted comments in support of an interim final rule that eliminates the low wage index policy and associated budget neutrality adjustment for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2025. What else to know: The rule was issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to the U.S. Court of Appeals...
What’s happening: The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) extended existing waiver flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine through Dec. 31, 2025.
What else to know: This is the third extension.
What’s happening: Individuals leading and supporting hospital efforts to eliminate workplace violence are invited to the next Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) virtual forum on Dec. 12 at noon (PT). What else to know: The forum will discuss workplace violence concerns and interventions specific to critical access and rural hospitals. Registration is open, and participation is...
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What’s happening: Reductions in Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments to states are scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1. If these cuts go into effect, California hospitals would lose $1.2 billion in 2025. What else to know: CHA is urging members to contact their Congressional representatives before Dec. 6 and ask them to sign...
What’s happening: As ballots from more than 16 million Californians continue to be counted, state and congressional races are coming into focus.
What else to know: Though the election was more than two weeks ago, the winners of some key races have yet to be decided.
What’s happening: On Dec. 5 at noon (PT), a DataGen webinar will share an overview of and the calendar year 2025 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) final rule and analysis.
What else to know: CHA encourages members to register for this webinar.
What’s happening: On Nov. 18, CHA sent a letter to the California congressional delegation about outstanding COVID-19 relief funds owed to California hospitals and the challenges they have had getting funds obligated from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). What else to know: Also on Nov. 18, President Joe Biden sent Congress a $100 billion...
What’s happening: In a Nov. 18 letter to the California congressional delegation, CHA outlined legislative priorities for the remainder of the 118th Congress — which must act by Dec. 20 to fund the federal government. What else to know: It is likely that some health care extensions and policies could be a part of Congress’ funding...
