HFMA response / The HFMA’s response to NHS England and NHS Improvement survey – key areas of work for the 2020/21 national tariff

The HFMA has responded to NHS England and NHS Improvement’s survey on key areas of work for the 2020/21 national tariff.

Members of the HFMA’s Payment Systems and Specialised Services Committee are concerned by the lack of detailed guidance regarding the use of blended payments for outpatient reimbursement and have mixed views regarding its appropriateness for specialised services outpatients. While support was given for slowing the pace of implementing blended payments for adult critical care services, the feasibility of changes for maternity services continues to be a concern.