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Medicare is Breaking. Senior Citizens are Paying the Price.
| U.S. News & World Report

Medicare is Breaking. Senior Citizens are Paying the Price.

Last month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services slashed government reimbursements to physicians for the fifth year in a row, placing a severe financial burden on seniors and their doctors that will take effect in January – unless Congress intervenes first.

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| The Dakota Scout

VIEWPOINT | Rural South Dakotans deserve quality physicians

America’s senior population is predicted to nearly double by 2050. Yet, the current doctor shortage, which is being exacerbated by Medicare cuts, is making it increasingly harder for patients to access care. See why America's leaders must ensure the stability and security of the Medicare program.

| AMA

AMA: Congress Should Listen to MedPAC on Medicare Reform

The AMA applauds the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) for urging Congress to link Medicare payment updates for physician practices to the growth in the cost of providing care – a timely recommendation as lawmakers wrestle with how to handle yet another cut in physician pay.


 

| The Well News

The Time Is Now for Health Care Changes

Now is the time for Congress and the new administration to work together to address a broad range of issues impacting access to critical services for patients, especially those with chronic conditions.

| AMA

MedPAC gives Congress a roadmap to Medicare reform

Endorsing a stabilizing approach to Medicare reform, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommended that Congress link next year’s physician payment update to the growth in the cost of providing care. The recommendation comes just as Congress failed to prevent this year’s 2.8 percent cut. 

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. 

Click the button below to learn about the various ways to get involved in the fight to Fix Medicare Now.