Hospitals could be playing defense this year as bipartisan scrutiny builds in Congress over the way facilities charge more for outpatient services that can be done in less-expensive settings, like a private doctor’s office.
So-called site-neutral payment reforms could save Medicare upward of $100 billion over a decade, according to various projections, and those with private health insurance could see savings, too, Axios reports. But hospitals are fighting hard against the changes, saying they’re subject to more regulatory requirements and need to cover their higher expenses. Read more.
