MedPAC says hospital payments are sufficient, urges better safety-net targeting

MedPAC says hospital payments are sufficient, urges better safety-net targeting

Medicare payment to hospitals is broadly adequate but should be better targeted for lower-resourced facilities, according to a formal recommendation by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC). In its annual report to Congress on Medicare payment policy, MedPAC said 2027 inpatient and outpatient payments should increase in accordance with the statutory formula and do not need an additional boost. Per CMS, the 2027 payment update is proj…