Proposed Medicare changes could jeopardize patient access to specialized skin care. The federal government has proposed a 9% payment cut to local dermatology practices, compounded by decades without inflationary adjustments to keep up with rising practice costs. If enacted, these financial pressures could force local practices to limit Medicare acceptance, potentially leading to longer wait times and risking delays in skin cancer diagnoses when early detection is critical.
We need Congress to step in to contact CMS leadership on behalf of local practices. Sending our pre-written letter takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference. You can send it as-is with just a few clicks, or feel free to edit the text to share why having a trusted dermatologist close to home is important to you!