Comparison of Care in Hospital Outpatient Departments and Independent Physician Offices: Updated Findings for 2019-2024
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Description
Examines differences in Medicare payments for services at
an independent physician's office (IPO) or a hospital
outpatient department (HOPD). Utilizes 2019-2024 data to
analyze characteristics of Medicare patients seen in HOPDs
and IPOs, including rural versus urban location.
Date
09/2025
Organization
American Hospital Association
Tagged as
Hospitals
· Physicians
· Reimbursement and payment models
· Rural-urban differences
· Statistics and data