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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an updated policy that simplifies procedures and documentation requirements for the public assistance (PA) program to support rapid recovery for applicants.
What’s happening: CHA has incorporated its disaster preparedness website, www.calhospitalprepare.org, into the general CHA website, giving members one-stop access to all association info.
What else to know: The new web page retains the critical disaster recovery and response information formerly housed on the previous site, combining that essential content with CHA’s broader resources.
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CHA has submitted the attached comments to the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA), responding to its request for information (RFI) on initiatives to address the current backlog of claims pending at the administrative law judge (ALJ) level of appeals. While CHA applauds OMHA’s willingness to begin to address the backlog through a number of pilot programs, the increase in recovery audit contractor (RAC) claim denials will intensify challenges at the ALJ level without fundamental RAC reform. CHA urges OMHA to improve the transparency of data by continuing to release it on a quarterly basis and including additional information, such as the total number of claims, total charges being appealed by the individual Medicare payment system, the most frequent reason for appeals, the number of requests overturned on appeal and the number of cases that moved to the ALJ level. CHA also urges OMHA to improve communication on its established pilots, such as hosting a provider call to educate hospitals on the methodology of its statistical sampling pilot.
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CHA President/CEO C. Duane Dauner was joined by 10 representatives of CHA member hospitals in Washington, D.C., Dec. 3 for the CHA and American Hospital Association hospital advocacy day. The group met with about half of the California Congressional delegation, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, and Sens. Boxer and Feinstein.
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At the 2019 California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Conference, inspirational speaker and business coach Allison Massari will help attendees realize the immense value they offer to patients in need and the positive impact of going the extra mile. Massari will draw upon her own experiences as a burn survivor to help attendees:
Find hope, opportunity and resilience in professional and personal journeys.
Learn how the companionship, friendship and help of volunteers and hospital staff can make a difference in patients’ recoveries.
Understand how one volunteer can change a life.
The conference will be held Feb. 11-13 in at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. To register, visit the conference website.
Allison Massari is an inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, artist and business coach who has been featured on ABC, NBC and FOX networks. She has also been named one of the top 10 best speakers for “motivation” and “personal development” in the United States by Meetings & Conventions Magazine.
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A report released earlier this week by the California Health Care Foundation underscores the depth of the financial toll COVID has wrought on California’s hospitals and the arduous recovery that lies ahead.
The topics covered in the Emergency Management Principles and Practices curriculum are vital for enhancing hospital planning efforts. These principles are essential for coordinating efforts among various agencies and ensuring a unified approach to crisis management.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) leads the country in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from the adverse health effects of emergencies and disasters. This is accomplished by supporting the nation’s ability to withstand adversity, strengthening health and emergency response systems, and enhancing national health security.
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
Hospitals are required to conduct and review their Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) annually. The HVA is a systematic approach to identifying hazards that may affect demand for the hospitals services or its ability to provide those services. The risks associated with each hazard are analyzed to prioritize planning, mitigation, response and recovery activities. The HVA serves as a needs assessment for the Emergency Management program. This process should involve community partners and be communicated to community emergency response agencies.