Axios reports that the “CBO is throwing cold water on a common criticism” of proposed site-neutral reforms to protect patients from excessive, hidden and unjustified hospital fees.
The bottom line: Expanding site-neutral payments in Medicare “would not increase the prices paid by commercial insurers,” the non-partisan budget watchdog explained in a response to lawmakers’ questions.
Why it matters: Common-sense site-neutral reforms would protect Americans from being charged more by providers for the same care based on where the services take place.
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