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OHCA Proposal Sets Rules for Collection of Health Care Spending Data

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What’s happening: Draft regulations outline how spending will be tracked for monitoring performance against the spending target.    

What else to know: Stakeholders can provide written comments (due Dec. 1) and public comment at a Nov. 14 workshop.  

Big Steps Toward Better Behavioral Health Care

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In March, voters will cast ballots on Proposition 1, a package made up of CHA-supported legislation passed this year that will transform the state’s mental health system to better meet the growing needs of Californians. 

CHA Will Host Nov. 8 Webinar on Data Strategies

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CHA is hosting a complimentary, members-only webinar on Nov. 8 at 10:00 a.m. (PT) to learn how the University of California, San Francisco Health utilizes dashboards to identify data trends, apply information to drive process improvements, and help case managers be more visible and effective.  

CHA Comments on Proposed Changes to Independent Dispute Resolution Fees

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CHA submitted comments to the departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury (tri-agencies) on their proposed changes to the No Surprises Act independent dispute resolution (IDR) fees. This was in response to the recent court ruling that found the tri-agencies’ approach to setting the administrative fee was impermissible.  

CHA Publishes Lobbying Percentage of Dues for Medicare Cost Reports

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Hospitals are required to adjust their Medicare cost reports to eliminate the portion of association membership dues related to certain unallowable lobbying expenses, as defined by Medicare. Each year, CHA calculates the unallowable-cost portion of association dues, which differ by geographic region and by tax status.  

Updated MCO Tax Ballot Language Reflects Compromise

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Last week, the Coalition to Protect Access to Care submitted final revised ballot initiative language for the Protect Access to Healthcare Act of 2024. It would permanently authorize the managed care organization (MCO) tax in state law and dedicate the majority of associated revenues to improving Medi-Cal provider payments in targeted service categories.  

The language was amended to address concerns related to the state budget, as well as other stakeholder concerns. If approved by voters, the final language will:  

Counties May Delay Expansion of Involuntary Holds

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A new law that could impact hospital emergency departments and inpatient psychiatric capacity can be delayed until 2026 if county boards of supervisors across California adopt a resolution within the next few months.  

Continued Engagement on Health Equity

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In a state as diverse as California, keeping our eye on the ball of advancing health equity is critical work. Thanks for what you are doing within your own organizations to understand and address health inequities in care delivery and to be a partner in your community addressing social determinants of health.