Why are hospitals fighting site-neutral payments so fervently?

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Top Story Why Are Hospitals Fighting Site-Neutral Payments So Fervently? 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. INVEST 2024 Value = Networking Connections, partnerships, funding, investments, plus top notch speakers and content - all of this and more is what you can expect from INVEST 2024. Hurry and save with the Super Early Bird Rate, but only until Feb 16th, then the price goes up. Register Now

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