Paddling Harder Toward Upstream Solutions for Gun Violence
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In Monterey Park, 11 people were killed. In Half Moon Bay, seven more lost their lives.
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CMS Expands Site-Neutral Payment Policy in CY 2019 OPPS Final Rule
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Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its final rule updating the outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) for calendar year (CY) 2019, which also includes payment updates for ambulatory surgical centers. Despite strong opposition from CHA and the hospital field, CMS finalized an expansion of its site-neutral payment policies.
Coronavirus Response Newsletter
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Urgent Steps Hospitals Should Take If Nurse Staffing Ratio Waivers Are Still Needed
CHA has been advised by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) of the steps that hospitals must take to maintain any needed staffing waivers. As a reminder, all existing approved COVID-19 staffing-related waivers end at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 8 (per All Facilities Letter (AFL) 20-26.6). Hospitals that do not have enough staff to meet the standard ratios are encouraged to take these steps immediately, if they have not already.
OHCA Poised to Set Troubling Precedent, Throttle Health Care Access
Time is running short.
HQI to Host Webinar on Breastfeeding and Perinatal Mental Health
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.As part of its Perinatal Mental Health (PMH) Learning Community, the Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) will host a free webinar on Oct. 21 from noon to 1 p.m. (PT) on breastfeeding and perinatal mental health. The webinar, which will be led by perinatal health and mental health advocate and consultant Nakeisha Robinson, MA, LMFT, will discuss the role that breast/chestfeeding plays in perinatal mental health and identify ways to […]
Key Messages: Learn What’s Driving Challenges in Behavioral Health Care
Due to a shortage of behavioral health resources, many Californians struggle to find the treatment they need.
Disaster Preparedness Reform — Messaging Framework for Modernizing Seismic Standards
CHA, along with Brandon Castillo from Bicker, Castillo, and Fairbanks, will walk through the research that leads us toward a new concept for how to discuss the impact and benefits of passing the hospital disaster preparedness plan, commonly known as “Seismic Reform.” They will provide you with information needed to engage with legislators as we work […]
Coronavirus Response Newsletter
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Update on Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Authorized for Emergency Use
On Nov. 9, the Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to a monoclonal antibody therapy called bamlanivimab, produced by Eli Lilly and Company, for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19. The federal government has purchased 320,000 doses through the end of 2020; the first allocation to California will be 4,040 doses. California is expected to receive allocations each week.
Learn from Your Peers During Zoom Session On Reopening Gift Shops
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Learn from Your Peers – Reopening Your Gift Shops During COVID session took place Dec. 15 from 2 to 3 p.m. Thank you to presenters Gina Cuneo with Enloe Medical Center, Mamta Kaur with Stanford Health Care, and Stephanie Nelson with Ventura County Medical Center for providing an excellent educational session for our members.
Licensing and Telehealth Waivers Webinar
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Originally recorded on January 13, 2021
Recording
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State and federal agencies have issued many waivers granting hospitals and health care providers flexibility in complying with payment and other requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.