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As part of its efforts to mitigate the disruption to the supply of IV solutions after Hurricane Helene temporarily closed its North Cove, N.C., manufacturing plant, Baxter today said that it is now authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to extend the use date of some products to provide a 24-month expiration from the manufacture...
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a final rule updating its Rural Health Care Program, which supports rural providers with the costs of broadband and other communications services. The final rule adopts changes to improve the accuracy of urban and rural rates, funding cap rules and invoicing for the program.
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What’s Happening: Draft policies for the California Data Exchange Framework (DxF) have been released by the California Health and Human Services Agency’s Center for Data Insights and Innovation (CDII) and are open for public comment. What Else to Know: Comments are due to CDII by Dec. 18 for the participant directory policy and by Dec....
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On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed by a vote of 230-197 a continuing resolution to extend funding for the federal government through Feb. 16. The measure includes a six-year reauthorization of the Children’s Health Insurance Program but does not include CHA’s other priorities, such as delays in cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital and 340B Drug Pricing programs as well as several Medicare payment programs. Of the six Democrats who voted “Yes” with the Republicans, two were from California: Reps. Carbajal and Costa. None of the 11 Republicans who voted “No” with the Democrats were from California.
The Senate must pass the resolution by midnight (ET) tonight to avoid a government shutdown. It is not clear whether the 60 votes required to pass the measure are lined up. Congressional leaders are struggling to negotiate overall spending caps for the military and domestic discretionary programs, which is creating the month-to-month process.
In advance of the potential shutdown, the Department of Health and Human Services released its contingency plan for operations.
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Don’t miss CHA’s upcoming webinar — your essential guide to navigating new health care laws and regulations. This interactive session is designed to give you a clear, actionable understanding of the latest legislative updates that could impact your operations. Our expert panel will cover key 2024 legislation, highlight crucial deadlines, and answer your pressing questions,...
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Don’t miss CHA’s upcoming webinar — your essential guide to navigating new health care laws and regulations. This interactive session is designed to give you a clear, actionable understanding of the latest legislative updates that could impact your operations. Our expert panel will cover key 2024 legislation, highlight crucial deadlines, and answer your pressing questions, ensuring you’re well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is expanding the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Services to California, forcing all California IRFs to choose between either 100% pre-claim review or 100% post-payment review. That decision must be made by April 14.
What’s happening: Statewide and national media coverage of the CHA lawsuit against Anthem Blue Cross includes print articles, news videos, and mentions on local radio stations.
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