On November 15, 2019, CMS issued a final rule that requires hospitals to disclose to patients the hospital’s “standard charges,” which include the reimbursement rates the hospitals negotiate privately with insurers. This rule...more
On July 29, 2019, CMS released its proposed outpatient prospective payment system (“OPPS”) rule outlining a variety of changes it may implement for calendar year 2020. One proposal that has inspired immediate reactions from...more
8/6/2019
/ American Hospital Association ,
Anti-Competitive ,
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Disclosure Requirements ,
Health Care Providers ,
Hospitals ,
Medicare ,
Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) ,
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