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Updates for the Week of Jan. 8

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.Noridian has 30 days from Jan. 8 to complete the repayment.   The MAC anticipates that all repayments will be completed by Feb. 7   Summary: Recent Agency Actions Related to No Surprise Act Implementation and Independent Dispute Resolution Process  Jan. 17: ONC Webinar […]

CDPH Issues Updated Guidance on Program Flex for Home Health Staff

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What’s happening: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued All Facilities Letter (AFL) 24-01 on experience requirements for licensed nursing staff of a home health agency (HHA). 

What else to know: This AFL provides direction on requesting program flexibility for the professional nursing experience requirements for an HHA. 

CHA Summary: Final Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Fees

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What’s happening: CHA has issued a final rule summary of the finalized federal independent dispute resolution (IDR) administrative fee and entity fee ranges. 

What else to know: The fees are effective Jan. 22.  

Office of Climate Change and Health Equity Launches Support Program

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What’s happening: This month, the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity (OCCHE) launched an educational webinar series. It’s a “catalytic program” for health care providers to best utilize benefits included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).  

What else to know: National education webinars for general IRA utilization will begin on Jan. 25. Registration for both the national sessions and breakout sessions (referenced below) is open on the program website.  

CHA Comments on Proposed Changes to Medicare Advantage Plans

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What’s happening: CHA submitted comments on the proposed technical changes to Medicare Advantage plans for contract year 2025. 

What else to know: Comments were due to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Jan. 5. 

2024 Emergency Services Forum

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Join us for the 2024 Emergency Services Forum in beautiful Newport Beach. This conference is dedicated to the uniqueness of hospital ED management and its intersection with emergency services and the community.

CA Hospitals Support Gov. Newsom’s Budget Proposal; Vital Health Care Services Will Be Sustained

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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.“The budget proposal laid out today by Gov. Newsom is a clear expression of the state’s commitment to sustaining vital health care services for all Californians,” said Carmela Coyle, President & CEO of the California Hospital Association. “In an environment where more […]

CMS Provides Health Equity Reports to Post-Acute Care Providers

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What’s happening: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is providing health equity confidential feedback reports to post-acute care providers including home health (HH), inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), long-term care hospital (LTCH), and skilled-nursing facility (SNF) settings. 

What else to know: The reports stratify outcomes for the Discharge to Community and Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary measures by dual-enrollment status and race/ethnicity. 

CHA Will Host Jan. 8 Webinar on OHCA Cost and Market Impact Review Process 

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What’s happening: CHA will host a complimentary, members-only webinar on Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. (PT) to discuss how the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) will conduct cost and market impact reviews (CMIRs).   

What else to know: Registration is required to attend.