#12: Dr. Brian Rich: The one thing that all doctors can agree on
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Show Notes
DocNation recorded this urgent episode featuring Dr. Brian Rich, a leading physician advocate and regular Congressional witness, to highlight the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2024 (H.R. 10073). This bipartisan bill is a rare opportunity for physicians to come together, unite behind a common cause, and enact real change for the future of healthcare.
About H.R. 10073:
- Extends Medicare Payment Support: The bill amends the Social Security Act to continue transitional support for Medicare payment adjustments through 2025.
- Boosts Payment Rates: It increases Medicare payment rates by 4.73% for services provided in 2025, addressing ongoing reimbursement challenges.
- Secures Patient Access and Practice Stability: This measure ensures patients can maintain access to high-quality care while providing much-needed stability to private practices.
Dr. Rich makes it clear: This is the one thing all doctors can agree on. Now is the time for action. DocNation brought him to this urgent episode to spread the word and mobilize the medical community before it’s too late.
Take Action Today:
- Find Your Representative: Visit www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative and enter your ZIP code.
- Contact Them Now: Call or email. Explain how H.R. 10073 protects patients and strengthens practices.
- Demand Action: Ask your representative to co-sponsor the bill and champion its passage.
Listen now to learn why this bill is critical and how you can take immediate action to make a difference. Together, we can protect and strengthen the future of healthcare.