Behavioral Health Care Symposium
Program originally recorded on December 7-8, 2020
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Free Member Forum to Explain ‘Public Charge’ Final Rule
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The Trump administration’s “public charge” final rule could significantly impact hospitals’ relationships with patients and the communities they serve. To help hospital staff better understand the rule, CHA will hold a members-only forum, “Public Charge Final Rule: How to Communicate with Patients,” Sept. 12 from 1-3 p.m. (PT).
The webinar will:
2020 Volunteer Conference Speaker to Address Managing the Impact of Organizational Change
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At the 2020 California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Conference — titled “Engineering Change. Inspiring Leadership.” — motivational speaker and trainer Jeanne Sexson will use an interactive and practical approach to address change and the major impact it has on productivity.
Associations Work Closely With Utilities to Minimize Impact of Planned Outages on Hospitals, Patients
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Communities across California experienced another round of intentional blackouts this week in the latest power company strategy for mitigating fire risk during extremely dry and windy conditions. CHA and the Regional Associations continue to partner with the state’s investor-owned electric utilities — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) — as well as state and local government officials to ensure they grasp the obstacles hospitals must overcome to continue providing seamless care during power shutoffs.
One Team Corner
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We’ve been working on this notion of a One Team Culture for nearly three years. Why One Team? Because the work we do matters to the lives of millions of Californians who need health care or benefit from social programs organized or funded by our hospitals.
Registration Now Open for Health Care Administrative Professional’s Conference
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Registration is now open for an upcoming conference designed specifically for health care administrative professionals.
DHCS Releases Guidance Related to Authorization of Specialty Mental Health Services
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The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) recently released Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services Information Notice 19-026 to communicate to county mental health plans (MHPs) federal requirements related to the authorization of specialty mental health services (SMHS).
NAMI Releases First Free Online Class for Parents of Children With Mental Illness
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) now offers a six-session, online program for parents, family, and others caring for a child or young person with mental health symptoms.
TJC Surveys Resume — Know What to Expect Webinar
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Originally recorded June 30, 2020
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In March, The Joint Commission (TJC) suspended all surveys due to COVID-19. That has changed as the COVID-19 curve flattens and state and counties begin to reopen. As of June 1, TJC has resumed reaccreditation surveys nationally, including hospitals in some California counties.
CMS Issues CY 2021 OPPS Proposed Rule
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its calendar year (CY) 2021 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) proposed rule. In addition to annual payment and quality updates, CMS proposes significant cuts for drugs purchased under the 340B drug savings program, would eliminate the inpatient-only (IPO) list over three years, expand the list of outpatient services subject to prior authorization, and make significant changes to the hospital star ratings methodology.