The physician shortage will worsen – unless Congress acts now
Congress has an opportunity to reverse the worsening physician shortage and bolster access to care for millions of people.
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Physicians take fight for Medicare payment reform to Capitol Hill
Bipartisan support for Medicare reform is building in Congress, as physicians witnessed firsthand at the 2025 AMA National Advocacy Conference.
Congress fails to stop 2.83% Medicare payment cut for 2025
Another year, another cut to the Medicare payments needed to keep physicians and their practices going. Congress must turn toward long-term reform.
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Medicare's Paltry Doctor Payments are Price Controls in Disguise
For years, physician reimbursement from Medicare has stagnated, even declined. Congress needs to fundamentally change how Medicare pays doctors. Failing to do so will deprive countless patients—especially seniors—of timely access to care.
Failure to keep up on Medicare fees to doctors hurting Oklahomans, says J.C. Watts | Opinion
Former Rep. J.C. Watts says outdated Medicare payment rates are worsening Oklahoma’s physician shortage and limiting seniors’ access to care. He calls on Congress to update physician reimbursements for inflation to keep rural and independent practices open.
Congress needs to fix Medicare payments problem
Chronic diseases, the number of Medicare beneficiaries, and the cost of running a practice are all on the rise. But what Medicare pays physicians is woefully inadequate, and it threatens Oklahomans’ access to care.
Costs are rising and doctors are leaving | Guest commentary
In a state that is 88% rural, Virginians who live outside major cities are at serious risk of losing access to care. With fewer physicians available, patients often must wait longer for care and pay more out of pocket — costs that many simply can't afford.
Column: Protect Virginia’s independent doctors and patients relying on them
For too long, Washington has steered the Medicare payment system down a road that starves it of sufficient funding and ultimately penalizes physicians, patients and taxpayers.
Q&A: Ophthalmologists must urge Washington to protect patients, AAO president says
Michael X. Repka, MD, MBA, president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, shares why ophthalmologists must push Washington to uphold surgical standards and strengthen access to care through reforms in Medicare reimbursement and prior authorization guardrails.
Lousy Medicare Insurance is Worsening Outcomes for All Patients
Medicare’s long-term financial outlook is in dire straits. While spending is already historically high, the Congressional Budget Office projects that, without fundamental reform, things will only get worse.
Opinion: Missouri doctors need a long-term fix for Medicare payments
Across Missouri, and much like the rest of the country, the number of doctors simply isn’t keeping up with the growing demand for care. This is particularly problematic as Missouri’s rural communities are often older and have higher rates of chronic diseases.
Doctors and patients have endured enough pay cuts from Medicare
Physicians who treat Medicare patients are set to experience reimbursement cuts, judging from the proposed changes to Medicare's "fee schedule." Ultimately, beneficiaries will pay the price.
Join the Fight to Fix Medicare Now
We’re dedicated to raising awareness of Medicare physician payment system problems so that we can work towards solutions that protect physician practices and patients’ access to care. It’s vital that patients and physicians use their voices to advocate for change.
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