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What’s happening: On Dec. 15, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is scheduled to discontinue access to their current secure data portal. Hospitals download data from this portal to use for various Medi-Cal payment programs.
What else to know: Hospitals that have not done so already are required to sign up for a new, more secure data portal that includes multi-factor authentication.
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What’s happening: CHA will host a complimentary, members-only webinar on Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. (PT) to discuss the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA).
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What’s happening: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has published All Facilities Letter 23-26, which streamlines and updates recommendations for the prevention and control of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses in skilled-nursing facilities (SNF).
What else to know: SNFs are asked to ensure staff readiness for the upcoming winter respiratory virus season, which includes prompt testing and treatment.
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What’s happening: The California State Auditor recently investigated children’s access to Medi-Cal-covered behavioral health services.
What else to know: The auditor concluded that many Medi-Cal health plans were out of compliance with state requirements for timely care and that the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is not adequately disciplining health plans.
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CHA is hosting a webinar to review the Office of Health Care Affordability’s various responsibilities and objectives under state law, provide a high-level update of implementation progress to date, and preview what is coming next from this important new regulatory agency.
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What’s Happening: New graduate medical education (GME) residency slots have been allotted to teaching hospitals serving geographic areas and underserved populations.
What Else to Know: Applications for the third round of residency positions will open in January and close March 31.
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What’s Happening: A members-only summary from Health Policy Alternatives, Inc. of the proposed policy changes for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans is available.
What Else to Know: The proposed policies affect MA (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D), Medicare cost plans, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.
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What’s happening: A new update on doula regulations from the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) removes the need for physician approval to allow doulas to be present during deliveries in hospitals.
What else to know: DHCS Medical Director, Karen Mark, MD, has authorized doula services for any Medi-Cal member who is pregnant or was pregnant within the past year and wishes to receive services from a doula while pregnant or within one year of pregnancy.
