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Crisis has a way of reminding us of our commonalities.
Take, for instance, Hurricane Helene. Though California is far from the storm’s devastation, its effects have rippled all the way to our coast due to the temporary closure of Baxter International’s North Carolina plant, which supplies 60% of the nation’s IV fluids. Hospitals across the country are working to ensure continued patient care despite a shortage of supplies critical to emergency care, trauma, oncology, surgery, and other lifesaving services.
What’s happening: The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has issued a new technical assistance resource to support Medi-Cal managed care plans (MCPs) and others in implementing transitional care services (TCS) for Medi-Cal members who need long-term services and supports (LTSS) needs. What else to know: Under the CalAIM population health management program, MCPs are responsible for...
What’s happening: As previously reported, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has developed a process that allows providers to submit questions and complaints related to Medicare Advantage (MA) plan appeals or claims payment issues. What else to know: The form serves as a mechanism for Medicare providers seeking CMS assistance to resolve specific...
What’s happening: As required by the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a report on several aspects of the Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCaH) initiative, which provided waivers that allowed individual hospitals to give inpatient-level care in the home environment. What else to know:...
Every year California passes new labor and employment laws while updating existing ones.CHA’s Vice President of Policy and Legal Counsel, Erika Frank, is hosting this webinar with special guest Gail Blanchard-Saiger, principal with Blanchard Saiger Law. Designed to be informative and interactive, this will be an hour of updates and examples of how these changes...
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What’s happening: On Nov. 5, CHA will provide a joint webinar with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for CHA members.
What else to know: Register to gain licensing clarification and a better understanding of CDPH policies and protocols.
What’s happening: The election is 24 days away, and every vote is critical — help spread the word to vote yes on Proposition (Prop) 35 with the new Prop 35 Social Media Toolkit for Hospitals. What else to know: Hospitals that aren’t yet members of the coalition supporting Prop 35 — which would make permanent an...
What’s happening: CHA has submitted a letter to the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA), setting the record straight on misleading, incomplete information shared during the OHCA board’s August meeting in Monterey. What else to know: CHA’s letter also urges OHCA to renew its commitment to inclusivity and balance in the issues, perspectives, and information...
What’s happening: During a panel discussion last week, CHA shared hospital perspectives on how the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) can make care more affordable while protecting access to high-quality, equitable care. What else to know: CHA participated in a four-person panel on OHCA hosted by Capitol Weekly during the publication’s annual conference focused...
