Site-Neutral Payment Proposals
The Senate early this morning passed legislation to raise the nation's debt limit and set spending targets for the federal budget for the next two fiscal years. Details and what it means for hospitals are outlined in this Special Bulletin and Frequently Asked Questions document.
A group of organizations, including The US Oncology Network owned by McKesson, is urging Congress to enact site-neutral payment policies for services performed in hospital outpatient departments.
The AHA supports the cautious exploration of a site-neutral payment policy that applies exclusively to patients who are clinically similar and can safely be treated in either setting.