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CHA submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed rule to streamline prior authorization processes for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care, and federally facilitated marketplace health plans.
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This space — the weekly message from CHA’s President & CEO — is typically reserved to share the most up-to-date information about critical state and federal policy and advocacy developments. It’s an opportunity that I deeply value, to communicate directly with you, the members of the California Hospital Association who rely on the work this team does on your behalf.
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CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the finalized changes to Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D programs for contract year 2024.
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The Board of Pharmacy is warning licensees to be aware of scam callers claiming to represent the California State Board of Pharmacy or another government agency. In many cases, callers are attempting to extort money or elicit sensitive information — e.g., license numbers, DEA registration numbers, etc. — from licensees.
A critical deadline passed last week in the state Legislature and there’s good news: both of CHA’s sponsored bills — one that would expand and reinvest in the Distressed Hospital Loan Program and another that would cost out proposed laws — have passed out of their committees.
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Data is captured in a variety of ways but is often underutilized to impact positive change. Hospitals may be able to do a better job applying data analysis tools to reinforce goals, support or challenge processes, and demonstrate value. Join CHA to learn how UCSF Health, ranked among the nation’s top ten hospitals, utilizes dashboards...
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The California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) has established mechanisms to resolve problems and manage complaints. While the process might not solve everything, it’s good to be familiar with what is available, how to execute the process, and know its limitations.During this webinar, DMHC experts will provide an overview of their jurisdiction then walk...
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What’s Happening: Hospitals are preparing for patient surges due to the increase of respiratory infections this winter and may need to request flexibility from licensing regulations.
What Else to Know: There are important things for hospitals to keep in mind when sending program flexibility applications to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).