As physicians, you dedicate your lives to helping patients. ACOFP members are facing an impending Medicare physician payment cut on January 1, 2025, that needs your attention. We need you to act now to help ensure that osteopathic family physicians can continue treating patients across the country.
The Looming Physician Payment Crisis
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a 2.83 percent cut in physician reimbursement rates starting January 1, 2025. This reduction, coupled with years of stagnant payments that have not kept pace with rising costs, threatens the stability of osteopathic family practices and, ultimately, patient care.
A Potential Legislative Solution
Representatives Greg Murphy (R-NC) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) have introduced H.R. 10073, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act. This legislation would provide a 4.73 percent payment update starting in 2025. This update would eliminate the impending 2.83 percent payment cut and instead provide a 1.93 percent increase for Medicare physician payments.
Taking Action Is Easier Than You Think
Participating in the advocacy campaign to support this legislation is simpler than diagnosing a common cold.
- Click the Link Below: Access the prewritten letter of support to your member of Congress.
- Review and Personalize: Consider adding your unique perspective.
- Send: With just a few clicks, your message will be sent to Capitol Hill.
- Share: Consider sharing this campaign on your own social media. Anyone can participate, and the more who do so, the better!!
Why Your Voice Matters
1. Impact: As osteopathic family physicians, you understand the real-world implications of these cuts. The couple of minutes you spend advocating can help:
- Protect the financial viability of your practice.
- Ensure continued access to care for your Medicare patients.
- Safeguard the future of osteopathic family medicine.
2. Expertise: Your firsthand experiences lend credibility to the urgency of this issue.
3. Numbers: Collectively, you can create a powerful chorus for change. Let's make our voices heard and shape the future of healthcare together.
