CMS Seeks to Cut $260M in Imaging Spending Through ‘Site-Neutral’ Reforms

CMS seeks to cut $260M in imaging spending through ‘site-neutral’ reforms

The agency said it hopes to control “unnecessary” increases in the volume of clinic visit services furnished at certain off-campus hospital departments.

New Medicare Rule Could Lower Your Costs - Hospitals Warn It Comes With a Catch

A new Medicare rule might reduce out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries who need drugs or certain imaging services through hospital settings beginning in 2027.

CMS 2027 OPPS and ASC Proposed Rule

Table of Contents What Is the 2027 OPPS Proposed Rule? OPPS Payment Rate Increase for 2027 Inpatient-Only List Changes Off-Campus Imaging and PFS Payment Policy 340B Drug Payment Policy Update Ambulatory Surgical Center Procedure List Additions APC Changes for Cardiovascular Services Software-Based Medical Services: New Payment Methodology ASC and OPPS Quality Reporting Programs What Comes Next for ACC Members What Is the 2027 OPPS Proposed Rul…

CMS Proposes Medicare Payment Changes to Cut Drug, Imaging Costs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed sweeping changes to Medicare outpatient payment policies for 2027, including lower payments for certain hospital drugs and imaging …