CMS Issues Proposed CY 2022 Home Health PPS Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its proposed rule for the home health prospective payment system (HH PPS) for calendar year (CY) 2022.
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CDPH Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Guidelines
On Feb. 4, the California Department of Public Health updated its COVID-19 vaccine allocation guidelines. While this guidance reaffirms that individuals in Phase 1A (health care workers and long-term care residents) and Phase 1B, Tier One (individuals 65 and older and those working in the sectors of education and childcare, emergency services, or food and agriculture) currently are or will be eligible for the vaccines, it clarifies what individuals fall within these categories.
President Biden’s Effort to Increase Vaccinations Includes Support for Rural Communities
President Biden’s announcement on May 4 of a new effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and have 160 million adults fully vaccinated by July 4 includes nearly $1 billion for rural communities. The initiative is designed to provide easier access to vaccinations and testing for those living in rural communities and bolster efforts to reach rural Americans in the response to the...
CMS Issues Final Rule on CY 2022 End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its final rule updating the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) prospective payment system (PPS) for calendar year (CY) 2022. In addition to ESRD PPS payment rates updates, the rule includes changes to the ESRD Quality Incentive Program (QIP) and to the ESRD Treatment Choices Model to address health equity. The rule is effective Jan. 1, 2022. CMS finalizes an ESRD PPS base rate of $257.90...
Overturning Affordable Care Act Would Have Devastating Consequences for Millions of Californians
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The stakes have never been higher for the millions of Californians who rely on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for access to the vital health care services they and their loved ones count on every day. As the U.S. Supreme Court weighs the future of the ACA, one point is clear: this momentous law has become part of the fabric of our entire health care system.
So many things we all count on could be upended if the ACA is overturned:
CHA Updates COVID-19 Data Reporting Guidance
Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases and the addition of vaccination fields to the COVID-19 tracker, hospitals have asked for additional clarifications on reporting COVID-19 data. To provide this clarification, CHA worked with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to update its data reporting guidance and other supporting documents.
Urge Congress, HHS to Reinstate Previous Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements
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2019 California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Mini-Conference
California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (CAHHS) Volunteer Services is convening two meetings in a “mini-conference” format using selected speakers and topics from our 2019 California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Conference. Please share this information with your volunteers and staff.
Date & Time
Friday, August 16, 2019
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Location
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
350 S Bixel Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 580-7500
Map & Directions
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce is providing complimentary parking to mini-conference attendees. Please pull a ticket upon entry and bring with you to the meeting for validation.
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Agenda
Time
Event
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Registration & Networking
10 a.m - 11 a.m.
Homeless Patient Discharge Planning Overview
(Peggy Broussard Wheeler)
11 a.m. - Noon
Roundtable Discussion Groups
Noon - 1 p.m.
Networking Lunch
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
2019 California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Network Conference Overview
2 p.m.
Adjournment
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Cost
The cost to attend is $25, payable via check or credit card. This fee pays for your meal and meeting materials.
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What to Bring
Program models, samples and resources from your hospital volunteer program to share with your peers.
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Contact Us?
CAHHS Volunteer Services
(916) 552-7544
volunteers@calhospital.org
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RSVP
Available mid-July 2019.
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CHA Members-Only Publication Downloads
Electronic copies of CHA Publications are available free to CHA members. CHA members may download each PDF for their individual use and/or post it to an Intranet or shared workstation environment.
Federal Funding Will Bolster Medi-Cal Reimbursement for Inpatient Psychiatric Care
What’s happening: On Dec. 16, California was approved for the large BH-CONNECT behavioral health demonstration project, which is estimated to bring $5 billion of new federal Medicaid dollars for California over the next five years.