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 myth v. fact document 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. “Some groups continue to push false narratives and share misinformation about the issue,” the infographic states. “This 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’s hospitals and health systems.”

AHA participating in KFF webinar on site-neutral payment policies
Ashley Thompson, AHA’s 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 “What’s Behind the Buzz about Site-Neutral Payments.” 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 here.

Further questions

If you have further questions, please contact Jason Kleinman, AHA’s director of federal relations, at jkleinman@aha.org.