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On July 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a memo to state survey agency directors including frequently asked questions (FAQs) that address common inquiries from psychiatric hospitals about compliance with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
What’s happening: The Department of Healthcare Access and Information (HCAI) has released two documents — FAQs and briefing slides — on the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
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What’s happening: On July 1, the minimum wage for employees of certain hospitals increased per Senate Bill (SB) 525 (2023) and SB 159 (2024).
What’s happening: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched a Respiratory Viruses Healthcare Professionals Hub, an online resource that includes centralized, timely data and tools to support health care providers and local health jurisdictions.
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What’s happening: A new update on doula regulations from the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) removes the need for physician approval to allow doulas to be present during deliveries in hospitals. What else to know: DHCS Medical Director, Karen Mark, MD, has authorized doula services for any Medi-Cal member who is pregnant or was...
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What’s happening: Last month, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released a Medi-Cal Eligibility Division Information Letter that includes an FAQ document on upcoming changes to Medi-Cal coverage for Californians without satisfactory immigration status, along with a letter that will be sent to impacted Californians in November.
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In response to inquiries from the provider community, the Center for Medicare & MediCal Services (CMS) has posted to its website a transcript of their November 12 provider conference call regarding changes to the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (MBPM) and new requirements for the inpatient rehabilitation facilities prospective payment system (IRF PPS). In addition, CMS has posted three additional documents based on “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQs) received from IRFs across the country.
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What’s happening: In response to President Donald Trump’s February executive order on price transparency, the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury, as well as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, have issued new guidance and requests for information (RFIs) on machine-readable files, prescription drug pricing, and more.
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What’s happening: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document on finalized contract year 2024 Medicare Advantage (MA) policies. What else to know: The document provides guidance on how the "two-midnight" hospital admissions policies apply to MA patients when MA organizations are permitted to deny payment through post-claim...
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has developed checklists and information sheets to assist hospitals and other licensed providers in understanding and preparing for relicensing surveys, as well as making changes to their licenses, bed capacities, or services. To ensure California hospitals have convenient access, CHA is making these resources available on its website.