At the beginning of this year, nearly every provider, EXCEPT PHYSICIANS, received a positive Medicare payment update. Even payments from the federal government to Medicare Advantage plans increased this year.

Despite opportunities to halt the payment cut, Congress has failed to act.

Legislation, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 (S. 1640 / H.R. 879) has been introduced in the Senate and House that would stop the 2.83 percent Medicare cut and replace it with a 2 percent positive update through the remainder of 2025 to address inflation. ASNC has endorsed the bill and is calling for its swift passage.

Congressional lawmakers need to hear from physicians and understand their frustration with Congress’ inaction. Take a moment to contact your members of Congress and urge them to halt the Medicare physician payment cut. A template letter is provided for you, but you are strongly encouraged to personalize your email with a message about how this payment cut is harming physicians and access to care. 

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