2024 Disaster Planning Conference
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The 2024 Disaster Planning Conference will be in Pasadena this year. It’s sure to be as spectacular as ever.
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D.C. Download: The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown
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Congressional votes to end the federal government shutdown have brought several pieces of good news for health care. Other developments out of Washington, D.C., have more mixed results.
DHCS Issues Guidance on Timely Claims Payments by Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans
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On July 26, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released an All-Plan Letter reminding Medi-Cal managed care plans of their responsibility to pay providers on a timely basis.
CHA Distributes Hospital Fee Program 7 (2022) Passthrough Schedules to Hospitals and Health Plans
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On Oct. 19, CHA delivered Hospital Fee Program 7 (2022) payment schedules to hospitals and Medi-Cal managed care plans. These schedules detail what health plans will pay which hospitals and how much they should pay.
Prop 35 Passage Means Historic Investment in Medi-Cal
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California voters earlier this week overwhelmingly passed Proposition 35, a once-in-a-generation investment in the state’s Medi-Cal program and a permanent commitment to the vulnerable Californians who rely on it for health coverage.
DHCS Issues Updated 2024 Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan Transition Policy Guide
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On Sept. 29, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released an updated 2024 Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan (MCP) Transition Policy Guide. It includes the new MCP Transition Monitoring and Oversight Policy and new transition-related requirements for incentive programs, as well as updates to all other sections of the policy guide. It also contains DHCS...
Essential Information for Hospitals as Federal Shutdown Looms
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Barring any last-minute actions, Congress appears unable to prevent a shutdown of the federal government on Sept. 30.
The Facts on AB 225 (Bonta)
MYTH: Eliminating facility fees will result in lower health care costs for patients. FACT: Eliminating facility fees could actually increase costs by forcing patients to receive care in higher-cost settings. Without facility fees, telehealth services and community clinics may close, leaving patients with fewer options and increased reliance on hospital emergency departments. Keeping...
Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)
HICS Courses About HICS Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) is a standardized approach to incident management tailored specifically for hospitals and health care organizations. HICS provides a framework for hospitals to respond quickly and effectively to various incidents and supports hospitals in emergency management planning, response, and recovery capabilities. Key elements of HICS include: Identifying […]
Progress on Stopping Unfair Payment Practices
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Late last week, the state regulatory agency that oversees health plans issued a sweeping letter to every plan in California making it clear that unfair payment practices must cease.