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No Surprises Act — Hospital Contracting and Compliance Implications

The No Surprises Act was signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020, as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. It addresses surprise medical billing for federally-regulated plans and in states without surprise billing laws. Most sections of the legislation are effective Jan. 1, 2022. As the name implies, this Act prohibits patients from getting surprise bills in certain out-of-network situations. The Departments of Health & Human Services, Treasury and Labor will issue regulations and guidance to implement numerous provisions. 

Ransomware and Emerging Cyberthreats Webinar

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Ransomware and Emerging Cyberthreats Webinar

Date: February 11, 2021
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., Pacific Time

Web Access & Dial-in Info

Join Webinar: https://calhospital.zoom.us/j/94714791908?pwd=dWR3R2tQeXdlaEFXUGgyV3dQY3M2Zz09

Developing Effective Partnerships in the Post-Acute Space Webinar

Originally recorded on January 19, 2021

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Overview

Health care organizations evaluating their business models and strategic alignments increasingly focus on the continuum of care. Many recognize the clinical and financial opportunities available to organizations who can partner effectively in the post-acute space.

Hospital Price Transparency

This page contains important, members-only information related to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ hospital price transparency rule. To continue, please log in to your member account. 

COVID-19: Hospital Visitor and Support Person Laws and Guidelines Webinar

Originally recorded October 30, 2020

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Overview

Visitation challenges have become increasingly complex as hospitals address access issues and must comply with changing COVID 19-related requirements and guidance. Establishing guidelines to determine who can visit which patients while keeping patients and staff safe can prove challenging. This webinar can help.

Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Acute Care Hospitals

Opioid abuse is a long-standing problem in California.The substance use disorder (SUD) crisis might seem insurmountable, but the CA Bridge Program has developed a model of care that saves lives and helps patients with SUDs get back on track. The 24/7 program is built upon three pillars: rapid access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT), welcoming and destigmatized care and specially trained substance use navigators (SUNs) that connect patients to ongoing care and support.

COVID-19 Workplace Notice Requirements

Overview

AB 685 was signed by Governor Newsom and goes into effect on January 1, 2021.  It contains numerous new obligations for all employers to provide notice of potential exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace.  While there are special provisions with respect to notice to employees whose job duties necessarily bring them into contact with individuals who are known to have COVID-19 or are persons under investigation, the new law does apply to all employers including health facilities.  In addition, the law allows CalO