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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, a hospital can request an expedited payment while it waits for its application to be processed. In partnership with Region 9 FEMA and CalOES, CHA is hosting a...
This session will provide detailed analysis of the latest Medicare Cost Report Changes from the most popular speakers on the subject. Key topics include:
Review changes to key Medicare cost report forms and supporting exhibits
Identify new data capture requirements necessary to complete the cost report
Discuss areas where the new instructions are unclear
Get intel on the latest changes to the Hospital Fee Program and CHA’s perspective on recent Medi-Cal updates. Topics to be covered include:
Review of the new Hospital Fee Program (Program 7)
Medi-Cal Reform (CalAIM)
Medi-Cal Managed Care Changes
This session will review the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) authorizing statute and the specific requirements of the Office, including: Increasing transparency on cost and quality Developing cost targets for the health care field Enforcing compliance through financial penalties Monitoring market transactions that may adversely affect market competition, prices, quality, access, and the total...
An expert panel will explain the key factors in recent court cases, discuss their potential implications, and present steps hospitals may consider given the current legal landscape. Decisions Impacting Provider Reimbursement: Important cases from Medicare, Medicaid & Commercial Payers Status of Major Group Appeal Issues Audit issues This session will address the difference-makers in reimbursement...
Join us as we discuss the biggest changes to the most important rules that govern Medicare payments and see where the greatest impacts could lie. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recent actions final and proposed; this webinar will focus on: Review of the proposed 2023 OPPS (outpatient prospective payment system) Review...
The recent state approval of more than $1 billion for recognition and retention of health care workers represents an important step toward honoring and rewarding those who have served tirelessly during the pandemic. Hospitals will play a critical role in helping make sure that these funds find their way to the health care workers who...
The No Surprises Act (NSA) requirements have been effective for almost seven months. While experience with implementation has led to the development of some best practices, it has also raised additional questions. This webinar will: Discuss strategies hospitals and health systems are using to comply with requirements Review recent CMS implementation guidance Identify key questions...
Thank you for your support as a sponsor and/or exhibitor at CHA’s Disaster Planning Conference, September 9 – 10, 2025 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Please review the materials and deadlines below.
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The American Hospital Association and its professional membership groups have developed resources to assist hospitals and health systems in celebrating National Hospital Week, May 8-14.