Establishing site-neutral payments for outpatient services is a hot issue in Capitol Hill right now. Advocates say that such policy would lower healthcare costs, saving both patients and taxpayers money. Opponents say that it would put hospitals’ financial security at risk and jeopardize access to care.
The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act has passed in the House with bipartisan support. The action is being applauded from several advocacy organizations.
Policy analyst Paul Keckley, PhD, explains how the formation of Better Solutions for Healthcare is a line in the sand for large nonprofit health systems.
The drugmaker behind weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy has hired its third new lobbying firm in as many months as the company pushes lawmakers to make the blockbuster drugs eligible for coverage under Medicare.