Proposed Medicare changes could jeopardize practice sustainability and patient access to specialized dermatologic care. The federal government has proposed a 9% payment cut for dermatology, compounded by decades without inflationary adjustments to keep pace with rising operational expenses. If enacted, these compounding financial pressures could force practices to restrict Medicare capacity, potentially leading to extended wait times and risking delays in skin cancer diagnoses.
We need Congress to contact CMS leadership and urge them to withdraw these cuts. Sending our pre-written letter takes less than a minute and makes a critical difference. You can submit it as-is with just a few clicks, or feel free to edit the text to share your perspective as a dermatologist and the reality of running a practice in your community!