Site-Neutral Payment Proposals
Join the AHA on a members-only webinar, Thursday, July 23, at 2 p.m. ET, to discuss site-neutral policy updates.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) July 7 published its calendar year (CY) 2027 outpatient prospective payment system (PPS) and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) proposed rule.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) July 2 issued a proposed rule that would increase Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system (PPS) rates by a net 2.4% in calendar year (CY) 2027 compared to CY 2026.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 2 issued a proposed rule that would increase Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system payments by 2.4% in calendar year 2027 compared to CY 2026.
The AHA April 23 released a blog responding to a report issued April 22 by Paragon Health Institute. The blog highlights how the report relies on a long list of distorted and debunked arguments.
An AHA Action Alert issued yesterday details a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing March 18 that is expected to include testimony from leaders of hospitals and provider organizations on rising health care costs and access challenges for patients, including AHA President and CEO…
This is the next in a series of hearings examining health care costs and exploring options to make care more affordable.
Medicare’s payment differences between hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) and physician offices reflect the reality that HOPDs care for more complex patients, operate under stringent safety requirements, and maintain vital community services.
AHA Site-Neutral Advocacy Alliance Bulletin for February 6, 2026.
The Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare Feb. 5 released a new research brief examining the impact of proposed site-neutral payment policies on hospitals and patient access to care.