What Is Disaster Recovery?
A comprehensive guide outlining the process and requirements for hospitals seeking reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Alternative Care Site (ACS) program.
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Disaster Communications: An Overview
Maintaining open communication during a disaster is crucial to effective response. Learn more about primary communications channels and how to ensure hospitals have what they need to coordinate response.
CMS Proposes Changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D for 2021 and 2022
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued Part II of the calendar year (CY) 2021 Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies. This includes proposals related to MA payment methodologies for 2021 — including changes to payment and possible star ratings for end-stage renal disease patients — as well as requests for feedback on changes to prior authorization and initial opioid prescribing.
Hospitals Should Review Medicare Hospital FFY 2026 Wage Index and Occupational Mix Final Data
What’s happening: CHA DataSuite has issued a hospital-specific analysis of the Medicare hospital federal fiscal year (FFY) 2026 wage index and occupational mix data. It is important that hospitals review these wage data and submit disputes and/or correction requests by May 30.
Hospital Volunteer Conference
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2020 Advocacy Agenda
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2020 CAHHS Hotel
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September / October 2020
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Disaster Planning Virtual Conference
September 15-16
2020 Report on Legislation
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CHA’s 2020 Report on Legislation summarizes the year’s most significant health care-related bills and serves as a reference tool to help hospitals comply with new laws. Hospital leadership teams are encouraged to review the report so they can take any necessary steps to implement new requirements.
Statutory changes become effective Jan. 1, 2021, unless otherwise noted. Each measure is categorized by subject and indicates which hospital team members might be involved in compliance (see legend at bottom of each page). In addition, the laws are indexed by author, bill number, and staff role.
Considerations in Disaster Meal Planning
2023 Disaster Conference – Best Practice Showcase
This resource highlights considerations in planning for food and water supplies to support patients, staff, and community members during disasters. Key elements include performing a hazard vulnerability analysis, ensuring compliance with CMS requirements, establishing protocols for subsistence, and creating adaptable menus. The poster also emphasizes regulatory compliance and practical considerations, like backup power, sanitation, and the ability to prepare food without utilities.