Recapping the headwinds and tailwinds from Q3. Take a listen to this week's "Podnosis"

American Hospital Association (AHA)

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Regulatory

Final 2027 OPPS has little relief on 340B, site-neutral changes

CMS' outpatient hospital payments rule brings a lower-than-proposed rate bump, and its industry-opposed policy shifts moderated, but largely intact.
Dave Muoio Nov 5, 2026 10:45am
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Drugmakers seek to intervene in hospitals' 340B rebate challenge

Oct 15, 2026 4:20pm
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DHS appeals block on rule limiting J-1 visa duration to 4 years

Oct 1, 2026 11:10am
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Hospitals urge minimal disruption as CMS trims provider taxes

Sep 22, 2026 5:30pm
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AHA: Look beyond commercial prices when judging hospital mergers

Sep 14, 2026 5:00am
customer service complaints

Hospitals rail against CMS' 340B changes, site neutrality

Sep 1, 2026 4:00pm