AHA Site-neutral Advocacy Alliance Bulletin - June 14, 2024
New AHA resource highlights myths associated with site-neutral payment proposals
The AHA today released a new pushing back on several claims some organizations continue to make related to proposals that would impose additional site-neutral payment reductions for services provided in hospital outpatient departments. 鈥淪ome groups continue to push false narratives and share misinformation about the issue,鈥 the infographic states. 鈥淭his resource, which includes links to additional information, highlights how site-neutral payment cuts would reduce access to care for patients who rely on essential services at America鈥檚 hospitals and health systems.鈥
AHA participating in KFF webinar on site-neutral payment policies
Ashley Thompson, AHA鈥檚 senior vice president of public policy analysis and development, is participating in a webinar Monday, June 17, 12 p.m. ET hosted by KFF titled 鈥淲hat鈥檚 Behind the Buzz about Site-Neutral Payments.鈥 The webinar will include a small panel of policy experts discussing the impact of potential site-neutral payment reform. The audience will be able to submit written questions to the speakers, which is a good opportunity to highlight the effects of site-neutral cuts on your hospital and the patients you treat. You can register for and learn more about this event .
Further questions
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