Community oncology group backs major hospital payment reforms in 2027 OPPS proposal

The Community Oncology Alliance has publicly endorsed significant hospital payment reforms included in CMS's 2027 Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule. The group's support highlights provisions that would shift payment for certain drug administration services from the hospital outpatient setting to the physician office, a move aimed at reducing site-of-service disparities. For medical oncology and multispecialty practices, this signals CMS's continued push toward payment parity across settings, which could affect future contract negotiations with commercial payers that follow Medicare's lead. The proposed changes are part of the broader OPPS rule now open for public comment.