Over the last year, Congress has considered proposals to reimburse hospitals and out-patient medical centers at the lower rate of free-standing sites, hoping to reap savings. Unfortunately, these proposals fail to comprehend the significant differences between the pharmacy care and services as well as regulatory framework of care provided in out-patient medical centers in contrast to free-standing sites. 

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