Establishing site-neutral payments for outpatient services is a hot issue in Capitol Hill right now. Advocates say that such policy would lower healthcare costs, saving both patients and taxpayers money. Opponents say that it would put hospitals’ financial security at risk and jeopardize access to care.
The American Hospital Association and the Association of American Medical Colleges sued CMS over a planned $800 million reduction in payments for hospital outpatient services in 2020. The two groups won a similar lawsuit in 2019.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.