Last Chance to Stop Medicare Cuts!
On July 1, cuts in Medicare doctor payments are scheduled to go into effect. These cuts will prevent many doctors from accepting new patients, discourage some from investing in new health technology and make many think of closing their medical practices altogether. Simply put, these cuts would further strain the already-broken system.
But a new bill has been introduced in the Senate, the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (S. 3101). This bill would stop the cuts scheduled for 18 months, giving Congress time to work on a long-term solution.
Because these cuts are scheduled to take place July 1, it is urgent that you take action today! Implore your Senator to support S. 3101 to make sure doctors can continue caring for Medicare patients!
Dear Senator,
Our country is facing an imminent health care crisis that you can help prevent. The Medicare cuts for doctors that will take effect on July 1 are a major problem for patients - your constituents - because they will prevent many doctors from accepting new Medicare patients, discourage some from investing in new health technology and make many think about closing their medical practices altogether!
But S. 3101 would stop these cuts for 18 months. This time frame will inject some stability into the system both for patients and their doctors, who may be forced to make difficult practice decisions if these payment cuts take place. The 18 months will provide time for you and your colleagues to begin working on a long-term solution to the broken Medicare payment system.
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Please, be a champion for patients and for our doctors. Support S. 3101.
