00:00:03Podcast Introduction
00:01:34Eric Tower’s Background
00:02:42Overview of the 2026 Medicare OPPS/ASC Rule
00:06:26Site Neutral Payment Policies Explained
00:08:58Future of Hospitals Under the New Rule
00:11:09Podcast Promotion Break
00:11:28High-Risk Patients and Payment Models
00:12:42Elimination of the Inpatient Only (IPO) List
00:15:30Impact on Patient Care and Ambulatory Settings
00:17:24Preparing Hospitals and Providers for Change
00:20:19Eric’s Experience with Hospital Integration
00:22:00Medicare Innovation Center and Payment Reform
00:23:27Capital Projects and Rural Healthcare Concerns
00:24:57Podcast Conclusion and Resources