Hospital Outpatient Billing Draws Bipartisan Heat
February 22, 2023
(Axios) – 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. Why it matters: 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. (Read More)