Site-neutral payment changes are most likely congressional reform this year
Legislation pushing site-neutral payments remains the most likely healthcare policy change to pass Congress this year, as it enters the final months of the legislative calendar. Congress is about to depart for its annual August recess, which will leave only a month and a half on the legislative calendar for action before the midterm elections.…
Medicaid policy changes threaten financial boon for hospitals and health systems
Medicaid legislative changes, including proposed rate caps, work requirements, and limits on provider taxes, are expected to end the financial boon for hospitals and health systems, according to S&P Global Ratings.