Equal Medicare Payments for Cancer Care: Lower Patient Costs
This bill aims to equalize Medicare payments for cancer treatment services, regardless of whether they are provided in a hospital or a doctor's office. This is intended to lower treatment costs for patients and the Medicare program, as hospital-based care is currently more expensive without improved quality. Implementing these changes could mean lower cancer treatment bills for Medicare beneficiaries.
Key points
Equalizing Medicare payments for the same cancer care services, regardless of where they are provided (hospital or office).
Potential reduction in cancer treatment costs for patients covered by Medicare.
Decreasing Medicare program spending on cancer care by eliminating price differences between settings.
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