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Three New FFY 2026 Impact Analyses Cover Medicare SNF, IRF, IPF Proposed Rules

What’s happening: CHA DataSuite released three hospital-specific analyses intended to show how Medicare skilled-nursing facility (SNF), inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), and inpatient psychiatric facility (IPF) prospective payment systems (PPS) payments would change from federal fiscal year (FFY) 2025 to 2026 based on policies set forth in the respective proposed rules.  

Federal, State Budget Proposals Threaten Health Care in California

What’s happening: Yesterday, Gov. Gavin Newsom released the May budget revision, which included proposals to pull away $1.6 billion in funding dedicated to health care organizations through last year’s Proposition 35. This came just days after the House Energy and Commerce Committee released a proposal to cut more than $715 billion from Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California). 

Medicaid Cuts Will Hurt All Californians

SACRAMENTO (May 12, 2025) — “The legislation proposed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to enact massive Medicaid cuts is a devastating blow that will be felt by all who need hospital care,” said Carmela Coyle, President & CEO of the California Hospital Association. “Cuts of this magnitude cannot be absorbed. Hospitals will have no other choice but to reduce patient care services or, in the worst cases, close entirely. That means care is lost for everyone — children, seniors, privately insured people — no matter what type of health insurance coverage you have.”

Hospital Emergency Management

California’s hospitals quickly mobilize and adapt to continue providing patient care during emergencies. These resources provide essential information to support hospitals’ emergency planning and response efforts. Quick Links Search Hospital Disaster Preparedness

OHCA’s Work Will ‘Devastate Hospitals,’ Lawmakers Tell HCAI Director

What’s happening: Last week, members of the Senate subcommittee that oversees the Office of Health Care Affordability’s (OHCA’s) budget expressed deep concern with the agency’s work. Committee Chair Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego) noted that, “At the end of the day, something has to give. Either [the hospitals] won’t make it and be penalized, or they have to cut services — and either way, the people who will pay are the patients.” 

HCAI’s Advisory Guide Explains Health Care Microgrid Requirements and More

What’s happening: Due to the continuity of electrical power required to support patient care, requirements for health care microgrids are above and beyond those of traditional microgrids — and health care facilities with microgrid projects under the Department of Health Care Access and Information’s (HCAI’s) jurisdiction can turn to a new microgrid advisory guide for assistance understanding the process.  

Web Seminar Recordings Now Available on CD

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CHA now offers CD recordings of live web seminars to help hospitals understand ever-changing regulations and their impact on operations. Hospitals can view programs at their convenience to learn from subject matter experts and gain a better understanding of current issues.

Mental Health Resources Available for Families of First Responders

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The Substances Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released a series of fact sheets for the families of first responders, intended to help them understand and cope with the potential mental health issues that emergency personnel may face, and to help children understand their parents’ role at work.

Federal Funding for Hospitals

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CHA has prepared three documents to help hospitals understand the federal funding opportunities available to them to assist in their response to COVID 19.