title: A scary halloween for providers. Hospitals, doctors eye options after CMS issues regs that include rate cuts.
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authors.lastname: Lovern
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D005245:Fee Schedules / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006278:Medicare / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / Q000191:economics; D011445:Prospective Payment System / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011907:Rate Setting and Review / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States