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CMS Innovation Center Outlines Strategy for Next 10 Years

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The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation issued a white paper outlining its strategic direction for the next 10 years.  

According to the Center, the goal of the new strategy is to achieve equitable outcomes through high-quality, affordable, person-centered care, carried out through five strategic objectives: 

Drive accountable care Advance health equity Support innovation Address affordability Partner to achieve system transformation  

Additional information is available in an FAQ document and on the Innovation Center website.  

Taking Action: EDD Fights Disability Insurance Fraud

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Recently, hospitals have noticed a sharp increase in fraudulent disability insurance claims illicitly filed under the name of health care providers.   Fraudulent disability insurance claims are not a victimless crime. These illegal claims threaten to unlawfully steal benefits from medical providers, increase their taxes, and fund organized criminal activities.   Fortunately, the Employment Development Department (EDD) recognized the severity...

Updates for the Week of Oct. 4

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:​​​​

CDPH Publishes Resources for Hospital Response to Patient Surges 

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CHA remains in close contact with state officials during the current surge of patients that is challenging the health care delivery system. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has published several All Facilities Letters (AFLs) that hospitals may find useful during the current patient surges.  

CDPH Issues New All Facilities Letters on Dec. 22 Booster Mandate

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On Dec. 22, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a public health order that requires all eligible workers to receive their booster on or before Feb. 1. The order also requires twice-weekly testing for workers who are unvaccinated or workers who are vaccinated, due for a booster, but not currently boosted. As per the order’s FAQ, this testing regime...

HHS Updates COVID-19 Reporting Requirements 

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On Jan. 6, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updated its COVID-19 hospital reporting requirements (see the HHS FAQs) in response to changes in the pandemic.