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Are Bipartisan Agreements on Health Care Possible?

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Republicans and Democrats are seen as poles apart on health policy, and the recent election campaign magnified those differences. But in one area—private-sector competition among healthcare providers—there seems to be a fair amount of overlap. This is evident from a close reading of recent remarks by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and a 2017 paper from the Brookings Institution.

Commentary: Reducing the cost of acute care by going home

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A Texas court’s ruling that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional is reviving the divisive and damaging political battle that threatens the viability of hospitals and the ability of insurers to offer reasonable health policies. But all Americans, regardless of where they stand on the ACA, can agree on this much: We need to lower the cost of care while improving quality and patient satisfaction.An ideal way to do this is to keep patients out of the hospital whenever possible through proactive, preventive care.

CHA Issues Summary of CY 2019 OPPS Final Rule

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CHA has issued a summary of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ final rule addressing rate updates and policy changes to the Medicare outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) and ambulatory surgical center payment system for calendar year (CY) 2019.

Vicki Veal receives Certificate of Distinction Award

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On Dec. 20, 2018, Carmela Coyle, President and CEO of the California Hospital Association, presented Vicki Veal the Certificate of Distinction award.  

The Certificate of Distinction is given for exemplary devotion, of the highest order, to volunteerism on behalf of hospitals and health care, particularly in the service of committees or programs of CHA or CAHHS.

CAHHS Volunteer Services Closed for the Holiday

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On behalf of the California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Network and CAHHS Volunteer Services, we would like to wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season.  May your heart be filled with every joy this season brings. In recognition of the holiday, the CAHHS Volunteer Services office will be closed beginning Dec. 24, 2018 and will return in the New Year, Jan. 2, 2019.

Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart. – Elizabeth Andrew

HHS Issues Request for Information on Modifying HIPAA Rules to Improve Coordinated Care

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The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights issued a request for information (RFI) on potential changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to promote coordinated, value-based care. The RFI seeks comment on HIPAA provisions that may present obstacles to these goals without meaningfully contributing to the privacy and security of protected health information.

Comments are due by 2 p.m. (PT) on Feb. 12, 2019.

CMS Seeks Comment on Potential Conflicts of Interest for Accrediting Organizations

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a request for information seeking comment on the financial relationship between Medicare-approved accrediting organizations (AOs) and the health care facilities they accredit. CMS is interested in input on actual or perceived conflicts of interest when AOs charge for consulting services to the facilities they monitor.

CHA Public Service Award Honors Diana S. Dooley

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CHA honors Diana Dooley as an elected or appointed official who has demonstrated a commitment to health care policy. “We value her vision, collaboration and leadership,” says CHA President & CEO Carmela Coyle.

Register Today for 2019 California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Conference

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Hospital volunteer leaders, paid staff who manage volunteer programs, community partners and those looking to expand their services through volunteer programs are encouraged to register now for the 2019 California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Conference, to be held Feb. 11-13, 2019, in Sacramento.