title: The controversial new OPPS rule.
authors.affiliation: Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., 400 N. Capitol St. NW, Ste. 799, Washington, DC 20001-1536, USA.
authors.forename: John H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Ferman
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D006801:Humans; D016344:Medicare Part A / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011445:Prospective Payment System / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States