Author Archive: Karen Davenport

New York Legislature Seeks to Control Outpatient Spending through Site-Neutral Payment and Rate Cap Proposal

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A new proposal in New York State seeks to reduce rising outpatient care costs by implementing site-neutral payment, which would require insurers to pay the same rate for services regardless of where they are provided. The bill aims to cap payments, eliminate facility fees, and protect consumers from higher costs, potentially saving employers, health plans, and consumers money. In her latest article for CHIRblog, Karen Davenport breaks down this new proposal.

Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Provide an Early Opportunity for Addressing Affordability Issues

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Enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) have significantly reduced health insurance premiums and expanded coverage for millions of Americans, particularly low- and middle-income individuals, but these subsidies are set to expire in 2025. If Congress doesn’t act to make them permanent, premiums will rise, leading to coverage losses and greater financial hardship for millions. CHIR’s Karen Davenport discusses what the incoming Congress can do to address healthcare affordability issues.

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