
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.
Medicare has slashed physician reimbursement again. Unless Congress takes swift and meaningful action, Americans could see the unraveling of independent medical practices across the country.
Independent physician practices are struggling with rising medical costs, dwindling Medicare payments and a host of other factors, such as labor and workforce challenges and the lingering economic impact of the pandemic.
Physical therapists face serious challenges caused by the ongoing Medicare cuts. Nick Patel joins Jimmy McKay to break down what’s happening on Capitol Hill, why advocacy is critical now more than ever, and what PTs and clinic owners need to do to protect their future.
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.
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.
Congress and the Trump administration should work to improve health care access, stabilize the Medicare system and address the growing doctor shortage that particularly impacts rural communities throughout Idaho and nationwide. Otherwise, this growing instability will only continue to make it harder for patients to get the care they need.
Rural communities are already suffering from a shortage of physicians. With even fewer doctors, patients may have to drive for hours to receive care or forgo it altogether.
America’s senior population is the largest it has ever been and is predicted to nearly double by 2050. To meet the needs of this growing population, Congress must ensure the stability and security of the Medicare program.
Rural Americans — including those in West Texas and southeast New Mexico — face barriers to care, with many already having to drive hours to receive the treatments they need because of a shortage of specialists and primary care physicians.
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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