As Congress debates slashing hundreds of billions of dollars from healthcare spending, one policy change has garnered bipartisan support: site-neutral payments. This simple yet effective solution could save Medicare and its enrollees approximately $150 billion over the next decade.

“This is the first one that I can remember in 30 years of health policy where literally everybody agrees this is a good idea,” said Dean Clancy, senior health policy fellow at Americans for Prosperity, a conservative policy group.
Site-neutral payments aim to close the payment gap by reimbursing hospitals and independent clinics equally for the same services. This policy change has won broad support from consumer groups, employers, and policymakers across the aisle.

By implementing site-neutral payments, policymakers can slow hospital consolidation, reduce costs, and promote a more competitive healthcare market. Employers and patients alike are watching closely, hoping that this policy change will bring them much-needed relief from the cost of care.

It’s time to put patients over profits and make healthcare more affordable for all Americans. Better Solutions will continue to advocate for policies that prioritize transparency, competition, and accountability in the healthcare industry.