Medicare physician payments have declined 33% since 2001 (adjusted for inflation), while the cost of providing care keeps rising.

The result?

• Fewer physicians accepting Medicare 
• Practice closures and consolidation 
• Reduced access, especially in rural communities 

The problem isn’t just low payment; it’s the instability that it creates.

Outdated Medicare policies trigger unpredictable, across-the-board cuts that make it harder for physicians to stay in practice.

There is a solution: H.R. 8163. The bipartisan Provider Reimbursement Stability Act would stabilize payments, reduce harmful cuts, and bring predictability to the system.

Congress must act to protect patient access. Urge your lawmakers to cosponsor H.R. 8163 today.

Take action now.