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Premier submitted final comments in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)’ proposed CY 2022 rule for the outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS). In its comments, Premier strongly opposes CMS’ proposal to increase civil monetary penalties for noncompliance with hospital price transparency requirements. Instead, Premier recommends that CMS:
Additionally, Premier recommends the following changes to the Radiation Oncology model design to ensure providers have the necessary supports and flexibilities to succeed under the model and that beneficiaries’ access to care is maintained:
Finally, Premier continues to oppose CMS’ ongoing cuts under the 340B drug discount program, which continue to harm our nation’s safety net hospitals and are inconsistent with the administration’s commitment to health equity.