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DMHC Complaint and Appeals Process Webinar – Participant Information

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...

CHA Shares Information for Hospitals on Winter Surge Program Flexibility

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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).  

CMS Issues Resources for PAC Patient Assessment and Quality Reporting

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued several new resources to assist post-acute care (PAC) providers, including inpatient rehabilitation facility and long-term care hospital providers, in coding specific items required in patient assessment and the PAC quality reporting program (QRP).  

Hospital Disaster Preparedness

Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) HICS is a hospital-specific methodology based on established incident command system (ICS) protocols. Learn how HICS assists hospitals in emergency management planning, response, and recovery — including courses, forms, and guides. HICS Forms Form 201   Form 202   Form 203 Form 204  Form 213  Form 214   Form 215A  IAP Quickstart Form  IAP […]

From Hurricanes to Earthquakes, Hospitals Stand Ready

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Earlier this week, Hurricane Hilary — by then a tropical storm — struck Southern California, bringing record rainfall and widespread flooding from San Diego to Los Angeles and beyond. California hasn’t seen a tropical storm in 26 years, according to The Weather Channel.