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It’s All About the ‘We’ During National Hospital Week
The theme of the American Hospital Association’s National Hospital Week celebration this year is deceptively simple: “We Are Healthcare.”
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Celebrating Hospitals During National Hospital Week
Hospitals make a huge impact on communities. This week, we honor and celebrate all they do to serve Californians across the state.
National Hospital Week is a Chance to Emphasize the Hospital Story
A reminder that National Hospital Week begins May 7. This annual celebration is an opportunity to highlight hospitals, health systems, and health care workers and the many ways they support and are connected to their community. This year’s theme is #WeAreHealthcare, and CHA is asking you to share — on whatever channels best reach your...
Health Workforce Initiatives — Participant Information
Staffing shortages remain a top concern for many hospitals and health systems in California. While many hospitals continue to be overwhelmed by staff burnout, organizations are looking for opportunities to develop and retain qualified employees.
Inpatient Prospective Payment System — Participant Information
As required annually by law, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule. CMS proposes to increase payment rates for most hospitals paid under the IPPS by 2.8% in FFY 2024. The net impact of the proposed rule will increase payments...
Seismic Survey Results and Campaign — Participant Information
CHA has launched a community engagement and education campaign to help lawmakers understand the critical need to provide hospitals with relief from the 2030 seismic requirements. CHA recently surveyed members on the very real and harmful impacts these requirements will have and is offering this briefing to share embargoed survey results. During this briefing, CHA...
Medicare Area Wage Index Litigation Update — Participant Information
Since 2020, CHA has sponsored a legal challenge on behalf of its members to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) area wage index (AWI) policies that harm all California hospitals. Register for this webinar and listen to lawyers from Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, P.C. (HLB) for an update on this litigation. Learn about...
Emergency Services Legislative Updates — Participant Information
Recent years have brought significant changes to the landscape of emergency departments (ED). With heightened interest of the legislature as indicated by the number of bills specific to the emergency medical system (EMS), more transitions and complications to the health care delivery system might further weaken an already fragile ED foundation. Now is the time...
Palo Verde Hospital
Palo Verde Hospital’s history dates back to 1925, when the American Legion turned over its clubhouse to be used as a hospital. This 51-bed facility offers intensive care, radiology, laboratory, respiratory care, and surgical services. In addition, the hospital supports a community clinic that provides immunizations and vaccinations, patient education, and wellness exams. 250 N […]
Tahoe Forest Hospital
Proudly serving the community since 1952, Tahoe Forest Hospital is a not-for-profit rural health care facility and designated critical access hospital. It is fully accredited by the Healthcare Accreditation Facilities Program and licensed by the State of California Department of Health Services. Tahoe Forest Hospital has 25 acute care beds and 37 long-term care beds. […]