What’s happening: The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) did not appeal the March 31 final judgment in which a U.S. district court ruled that it lacks the authority to regulate laboratory-developed tests as medical devices, effectively eliminating the May 6, 2024, final rule.
What’s happening: The regulations to implement Assembly Bill (AB) 1204 (2021), which requires hospitals to submit annual reports to the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) on measures related to health equity, are effective as of June 4.
What’s happening: The Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) has proposed emergency regulations to implement Assembly Bill (AB) 40 (2023). According to EMSA’s notice, these will be submitted to the Office of Administrative Law on June 12.
What’s happening: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released All Facilities Letter (AFL) 25-16 on April 29, announcing the beginning of its regulatory process for establishing nurse-to-patient ratios in acute psychiatric hospitals.
What’s happening: The Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) will host a hospitals-only webinar on June 24 from 8-9:30 a.m. (PT) to share more information about its new “APOT Audit Tool” and solicit feedback.
These resources support hospitals in navigating complex regulatory environments, and work to remain in compliance with evolving health care standards, regulations, and guidelines.
Documents CMS Presentation: 1135 Waivers and the Emergency Preparedness Rule 1135 Waivers At a Glance 1135 Waivers Authority Requesting an 1135 Waiver 101 1135 Waiver – Information to provide Public Health Emergency Declaration Q & A
What’s happening: The Center for Data Insights and Innovation (CDII) has released proposed amendments to the Technical Requirements for Exchange Policy and Procedure, which govern the California Data Exchange Framework (DxF). What else to know: Comments to CDII can be submitted through email to CDII@chhs.ca.gov by July 21. The proposed changes would: Remove the specification […]
What’s happening: California’s Civil Rights Council has approved new regulations aimed at reducing discriminatory use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in employment-related decisions and extending the time employers must retain records.
The linked resource provides a visualization of the association between the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Emergency Preparedness Final Rule Conditions of Participation and existing regulatory and accreditation standards.