Implications of Eliminating Medicare’s Inpatient Only List

Key Points

• This viewpoint discusses the potential safety, access, and financial risks linked to the removal of Medicare’s Inpatient Only list.
• Analyzing the implications of eliminating the inpatient only list
• Evaluating safety and access concerns
• Assessing financial risks and proposing a policy adjustment
• Identified potential safety risks if inpatient procedures are performed outpatient
• Access to necessary services may decline
• Financial implications could burden both healthcare providers and patients