Most of you will undoubtedly read the opening line and presume I am wishing happy holidays to everyone. Well, I am, however, I’m also writing in reference to the upcoming 10.1% cut in Medicare reimbursement to physicians.
You may be wondering why this is a big deal. Well for one, it will make it harder and harder for Family Physicians, such as myself to continue providing medical care to Medicare recipients. Why? Well, over the past several years, reimbursement for physician services, specifically to family physicians, has steadily declined. As the cost of running an office rises, ie heat, electricity, staff, equipment, et al, rises, the difference between income and expenses broadens and is soon reaching a point where reimbursement does not cover the cost of providing the care.
I would kindly ask everyone (if anyone is actually reading this blog) to contact Senators Snowe and Collins to stop the pending cuts.
To quote the Bartles and Jaymes commercial, thanks for your support.
You may be wondering why this is a big deal. Well for one, it will make it harder and harder for Family Physicians, such as myself to continue providing medical care to Medicare recipients. Why? Well, over the past several years, reimbursement for physician services, specifically to family physicians, has steadily declined. As the cost of running an office rises, ie heat, electricity, staff, equipment, et al, rises, the difference between income and expenses broadens and is soon reaching a point where reimbursement does not cover the cost of providing the care.
I would kindly ask everyone (if anyone is actually reading this blog) to contact Senators Snowe and Collins to stop the pending cuts.
To quote the Bartles and Jaymes commercial, thanks for your support.
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