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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Protect Rural Seniors and Doctors from Medicare Payment Cuts
Imagine needing a doctor and finding out there isn’t one nearby who can see you. For seniors and families in rural towns, this could soon be a harsh reality.
Doctors who accept Medicare could face another pay cut in 2025, AMA says
American Medical Association president Bruce A. Scott, MD, shares on the impact of proposed Medicare cuts.
How Idaho seniors can avoid losing health care access
Imagine a senior in Idaho trying to schedule a routine medical appointment. Now imagine that, despite needing essential care, they find there are fewer doctors available, longer waiting times and growing barriers to receiving treatment.
Congressional action on Medicare payments must occur this year
Congress must act now to stop the proposed 2025 physician payment cut and add an inflation-based update to maintain patient access to Medicare.
Lame Duck: Fix Medicare’s Physician Reimbursement System
Another “lame duck” political season is upon us, and Congress has the critical opportunity to pass a fix to Medicare’s physician reimbursement system, addressing the automatic cut in payment to physicians that goes into effect on January 1st.
A Necessary Lame Duck Fix for Medicare
During its lame duck session, Congress can begin the process of fixing Medicare by preventing a further automatic payment cut to physicians on January 1st.
Senators line up to oppose Medicare cuts
In a sign of swelling support, 41 senators say the Senate must deal with the pending cuts during the lame duck.
Many doctors face another cut in Medicare reimbursements
Everything about running a medical practice has been getting more expensive, especially in the last few years — salaries are up, rent is up, equipment and office supplies are up.
Tennessee doctors could get paid less under proposed Medicare cuts
Doctors will likely get paid less next year for treating Tennessee’s 1.4 million Medicare beneficiaries. Unless Congress steps in to force a change, doctors will see a nearly 3% cut in their pay.
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.