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New Federal Loan Forgiveness for California and Texas Physicians
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Everything physicians and hospitals need to know.
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
Hellen Keller
CHA is bringing together EMS partners from multiple emergency services organizations to provide an overview of the future landscape of emergency medical services (EMS) in California. Liz Basnett, Director of the California Emergency Medical Services Authority, will provide a high-level overview of the California EMS System Strategic Plan and how it will serve as a guide for enhancing and improving emergency medical services. Additionally, hear from the Emergency Medical Services Administrators’ and Emergency Medical Services Directors’ Associations of California and the California Ambulance Association as they highlight their respective organizations’ efforts and 2024 priorities.
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While Assembly Bill (AB) 2275 went into law six months ago, interpretations on implementing changes vary among counties, and many unanswered questions remain in emergency departments across the state. Join CHA to hear what the law requires, what Lanterman-Petris Short (LPS) Act patients’ rights come into play, and how to engage community partners to successfully...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued two proposed rules related to Medicaid programs. They are designed to increase payment transparency and accountability, improve access to care, quality, and health outcomes, and better promote health equity for Medicaid beneficiaries across fee-for-service and managed care delivery systems, with notable proposed changes to directed payments. ...
Older adults who experience acute health events – often exacerbations of chronic disease or co-morbidities – are regularly managed through services provided in multiple settings – hospital emergency departments, inpatient care, and post-acute care settings – and require several risky care transitions. These episodes are among the top drivers of health care costs and poor...
CHA is offering member briefings on how to effectively share your story about the 2030 seismic requirements that threaten access to health care in your community. These member briefings will offer ideas on how to utilize CHA’s Community Engagement Toolkit: Seismic to engage community partners and state legislators. CHA’s President & CEO, Carmela Coyle, Kiyomi...
Hospitals strive to create an environment where all patients, visitors, and employees feel safe, supported, and respected. But how do you know if your hospital is truly meeting those needs? One way is to participate in the upcoming Healthcare Equity Index Survey from the Human Rights Campaign. This biennial survey evaluates and scores health care facilities on...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is tasked with providing emergency assistance to hospitals. The FEMA application process is complex, and the review process takes time. However, there are steps a hospital can take to accelerate payment. In partnership with FEMA Region 9 and CalOES, CHA is hosting a webinar providing an update on the...