CMS Reinforces Site-Neutral Payment Shifts Despite Hospital Pushback

By Bob Herman · STAT News · 2026-07-20

CMS Reinforces Site-Neutral Payment Shifts Despite Hospital Pushback

According to STAT News, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is maintaining its stance on site-neutral payment policies within the latest outpatient rule. This administrative persistence comes alongside significant cuts to the 340B drug discount program, signaling a con

According to STAT News, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is maintaining its stance on site-neutral payment policies within the latest outpatient rule. This administrative persistence comes alongside significant cuts to the 340B drug discount program, signaling a con