During a recent House hearing, Republican lawmakers questioned hospital executives over profits and pricing practices, arguing they may be driving rising healthcare costs. A central focus was “site-neutral” payment reform, which would reduce higher charges at hospital-owned outpatient facilities. At the same time, physicians called for stronger enforcement of protections against surprise medical billing. The discussion reflects growing tensions across hospitals, insurers, and policymakers over how to make care more affordable. Read the full article here.