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Fewer physicians. Longer wait times. Decreased access to care.
With 64% of international medical graduates working in medically underserved areas, new $100K visa fees could make a tough situation worse. More from @cnn.com: cnn.it/3LbXIhE
With 64% of international medical graduates working in medically underserved areas, new $100K visa fees could make a tough situation worse. More from @cnn.com: cnn.it/3LbXIhE
November 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Fewer physicians. Longer wait times. Decreased access to care.
With 64% of international medical graduates working in medically underserved areas, new $100K visa fees could make a tough situation worse. More from @cnn.com: cnn.it/3LbXIhE
With 64% of international medical graduates working in medically underserved areas, new $100K visa fees could make a tough situation worse. More from @cnn.com: cnn.it/3LbXIhE
Thousands of Virginians, especially those in rural communities, risk losing access to health care if Congress doesn’t take action.
A recent op-ed by Dr. Joel Bundy, Medical Society of Virginia Immediate Past President, shares more in @richmond.com. bit.ly/48VEzuf
A recent op-ed by Dr. Joel Bundy, Medical Society of Virginia Immediate Past President, shares more in @richmond.com. bit.ly/48VEzuf
November 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Thousands of Virginians, especially those in rural communities, risk losing access to health care if Congress doesn’t take action.
A recent op-ed by Dr. Joel Bundy, Medical Society of Virginia Immediate Past President, shares more in @richmond.com. bit.ly/48VEzuf
A recent op-ed by Dr. Joel Bundy, Medical Society of Virginia Immediate Past President, shares more in @richmond.com. bit.ly/48VEzuf
When Medicare payments fall behind the real cost of providing care, patients lose access, and independent practices struggle to stay open.
A new column in the Virginian-Pilot lays out the path to reform and why Congress must act to #FixMedicareNow and protect care close to home. bit.ly/4hv9MGA
A new column in the Virginian-Pilot lays out the path to reform and why Congress must act to #FixMedicareNow and protect care close to home. bit.ly/4hv9MGA
Column: Protect Virginia’s independent doctors and patients relying on them
Virginia must protect independent practices, support fair Medicare payments and ensure patients can see a doctor when they need, the Center for Individual Freedom’s Timothy Lee writes in a gu…
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October 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
When Medicare payments fall behind the real cost of providing care, patients lose access, and independent practices struggle to stay open.
A new column in the Virginian-Pilot lays out the path to reform and why Congress must act to #FixMedicareNow and protect care close to home. bit.ly/4hv9MGA
A new column in the Virginian-Pilot lays out the path to reform and why Congress must act to #FixMedicareNow and protect care close to home. bit.ly/4hv9MGA
Medicare hasn’t kept up with the rising cost of care—and it’s ultimately patients who pay the price. A recent piece in @forbes.com highlights why reforming this broken system is a must. bit.ly/42WGjQ2
Lousy Medicare Insurance Is Worsening Outcomes For All Patients
Medicare is financially unsound and undermines the broader healthcare system. Reforms should empower patients to improve the fiscal outlook and the quality of care.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Medicare hasn’t kept up with the rising cost of care—and it’s ultimately patients who pay the price. A recent piece in @forbes.com highlights why reforming this broken system is a must. bit.ly/42WGjQ2
If you have experienced a situation similar to Gina's, share your story to inspire policymakers to reform the prior authorization system and protect the patient-physician relationship. bit.ly/4jzcsCO
October 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
If you have experienced a situation similar to Gina's, share your story to inspire policymakers to reform the prior authorization system and protect the patient-physician relationship. bit.ly/4jzcsCO
Seniors deserve timely care, but Medicare physician payment cuts are getting in the way.
Stay up to date on how repeated Medicare cuts threaten care and the solutions needed to turn this problem around. bit.ly/3RDDFZc
Stay up to date on how repeated Medicare cuts threaten care and the solutions needed to turn this problem around. bit.ly/3RDDFZc
October 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Seniors deserve timely care, but Medicare physician payment cuts are getting in the way.
Stay up to date on how repeated Medicare cuts threaten care and the solutions needed to turn this problem around. bit.ly/3RDDFZc
Stay up to date on how repeated Medicare cuts threaten care and the solutions needed to turn this problem around. bit.ly/3RDDFZc
Advocacy starts with access to the right tools. 👉 Swipe to learn about our resources to help you advocate on key health care issues. bit.ly/4cQL7dD
October 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Advocacy starts with access to the right tools. 👉 Swipe to learn about our resources to help you advocate on key health care issues. bit.ly/4cQL7dD
Has your insurer denied the medication or treatment your physician prescribed? Did it lead to serious adverse events for you or loved ones?
If you answered yes to one or both questions, share your story in the comments below and help call for action. 👇
If you answered yes to one or both questions, share your story in the comments below and help call for action. 👇
October 1, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Has your insurer denied the medication or treatment your physician prescribed? Did it lead to serious adverse events for you or loved ones?
If you answered yes to one or both questions, share your story in the comments below and help call for action. 👇
If you answered yes to one or both questions, share your story in the comments below and help call for action. 👇
We must keep pushing Congress for solutions—like Medicare physician payment reform.
See how you can get involved and help protect access to Medicare: bit.ly/3HFXsps
See how you can get involved and help protect access to Medicare: bit.ly/3HFXsps
September 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
We must keep pushing Congress for solutions—like Medicare physician payment reform.
See how you can get involved and help protect access to Medicare: bit.ly/3HFXsps
See how you can get involved and help protect access to Medicare: bit.ly/3HFXsps
73% of Americans agree: prior authorization delays and denials are a major problem.
In June, insurers made a voluntary pledge to reduce the burden of this flawed system—but patients aren’t convinced we’ll see any action.
See the latest @kffhealthnews.org poll. bit.ly/4gogEVO
In June, insurers made a voluntary pledge to reduce the burden of this flawed system—but patients aren’t convinced we’ll see any action.
See the latest @kffhealthnews.org poll. bit.ly/4gogEVO
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Public Finds Prior Authorization Process Difficult to Manage | KFF
Following a pledge by insurance companies to reduce the burden of prior authorizations, KFF's Health Tracking Poll examines the publics experience with the process. The poll finds that most view insur...
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September 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
73% of Americans agree: prior authorization delays and denials are a major problem.
In June, insurers made a voluntary pledge to reduce the burden of this flawed system—but patients aren’t convinced we’ll see any action.
See the latest @kffhealthnews.org poll. bit.ly/4gogEVO
In June, insurers made a voluntary pledge to reduce the burden of this flawed system—but patients aren’t convinced we’ll see any action.
See the latest @kffhealthnews.org poll. bit.ly/4gogEVO
If Congress doesn't act to protect Medicare, "patients will continue to experience access challenges, with many likely being forced to travel further away from home and face longer waiting times."
Dr. Carol A. Langford shares more in @medscape.com: bit.ly/41Bw5nz
Dr. Carol A. Langford shares more in @medscape.com: bit.ly/41Bw5nz
Access to Care at Risk If Doctor Payment System Isn’t Fixed
With access to care threatened by lack of reform to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, ACR president Dr Carol A. Langford says the time is now to urge members of Congress to support a new bill.
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September 9, 2025 at 12:36 PM
If Congress doesn't act to protect Medicare, "patients will continue to experience access challenges, with many likely being forced to travel further away from home and face longer waiting times."
Dr. Carol A. Langford shares more in @medscape.com: bit.ly/41Bw5nz
Dr. Carol A. Langford shares more in @medscape.com: bit.ly/41Bw5nz
“If we want to improve the health of Americans and make it easier to access care, not harder, it’s time for Congress to prioritize protecting private practice.”
Read more on the urgent need to reform Medicare physician pay and protect access to care. bit.ly/4m0LBRg
Read more on the urgent need to reform Medicare physician pay and protect access to care. bit.ly/4m0LBRg
Medicare’s payment system is broken, and it hurts doctors and patients | Opinion
Without adjustments for inflation, patients must wait longer for appointments and pay more. And Texas’ doctor shortage gets worse. | Opinion
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September 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
“If we want to improve the health of Americans and make it easier to access care, not harder, it’s time for Congress to prioritize protecting private practice.”
Read more on the urgent need to reform Medicare physician pay and protect access to care. bit.ly/4m0LBRg
Read more on the urgent need to reform Medicare physician pay and protect access to care. bit.ly/4m0LBRg
We’re here to give you the tools needed to start your advocacy journey and make your voice heard on health care issues that matter to you most. bit.ly/4cQL7dD
August 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
We’re here to give you the tools needed to start your advocacy journey and make your voice heard on health care issues that matter to you most. bit.ly/4cQL7dD
“Fewer health care options will force patients to drive long distances, wait longer for appointments or skip treatments altogether.”
Read more from Keith E. Davis, MD in Post Register on the urgent need for Congress to #FixMedicareNow — not just for Idahoans, but for all Americans. bit.ly/4oBc1v9
Read more from Keith E. Davis, MD in Post Register on the urgent need for Congress to #FixMedicareNow — not just for Idahoans, but for all Americans. bit.ly/4oBc1v9
August 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
“Fewer health care options will force patients to drive long distances, wait longer for appointments or skip treatments altogether.”
Read more from Keith E. Davis, MD in Post Register on the urgent need for Congress to #FixMedicareNow — not just for Idahoans, but for all Americans. bit.ly/4oBc1v9
Read more from Keith E. Davis, MD in Post Register on the urgent need for Congress to #FixMedicareNow — not just for Idahoans, but for all Americans. bit.ly/4oBc1v9
Americans have the right to know why their prescription drugs cost what they do!
Learn more about today’s drug pricing system and why our leaders in Washington must put the #TruthinRx. bit.ly/3FfeNom
Learn more about today’s drug pricing system and why our leaders in Washington must put the #TruthinRx. bit.ly/3FfeNom
August 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Americans have the right to know why their prescription drugs cost what they do!
Learn more about today’s drug pricing system and why our leaders in Washington must put the #TruthinRx. bit.ly/3FfeNom
Learn more about today’s drug pricing system and why our leaders in Washington must put the #TruthinRx. bit.ly/3FfeNom
Many Americans grapple with the burdens of the current prior authorization process, such as worse health outcomes, care delays and denials, and more.
A recent @kffhealthnews.org piece shares their stories and why this system needs fixing. bit.ly/3Jr5mUc
A recent @kffhealthnews.org piece shares their stories and why this system needs fixing. bit.ly/3Jr5mUc
‘Not Accountable to Anyone’: As Insurers Issue Denials, Some Patients Run Out of Options - KFF Health News
Health insurers issue millions of prior authorization denials every year, leaving many patients stuck in a convoluted appeals process, with little hope of meaningful policy change ahead. For doctors, ...
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August 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Many Americans grapple with the burdens of the current prior authorization process, such as worse health outcomes, care delays and denials, and more.
A recent @kffhealthnews.org piece shares their stories and why this system needs fixing. bit.ly/3Jr5mUc
A recent @kffhealthnews.org piece shares their stories and why this system needs fixing. bit.ly/3Jr5mUc
Your voice can make a difference and help address health care’s most pressing issues.
Like this post if you are planning to reach out to your Congressional representative. ❤️
Like this post if you are planning to reach out to your Congressional representative. ❤️
August 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Your voice can make a difference and help address health care’s most pressing issues.
Like this post if you are planning to reach out to your Congressional representative. ❤️
Like this post if you are planning to reach out to your Congressional representative. ❤️
Finding a physician should not be this difficult!
If you can relate, share your story to showcase why Medicare payment reform is needed to protect you and the physicians you trust. bit.ly/3UdPV4e
If you can relate, share your story to showcase why Medicare payment reform is needed to protect you and the physicians you trust. bit.ly/3UdPV4e
August 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Finding a physician should not be this difficult!
If you can relate, share your story to showcase why Medicare payment reform is needed to protect you and the physicians you trust. bit.ly/3UdPV4e
If you can relate, share your story to showcase why Medicare payment reform is needed to protect you and the physicians you trust. bit.ly/3UdPV4e
We’ve seen the hard facts and heard your stories about the broken prior authorization system. It’s time for solutions!
Join our efforts to #FixPriorAuth. bit.ly/4nGGVlk
Join our efforts to #FixPriorAuth. bit.ly/4nGGVlk
July 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We’ve seen the hard facts and heard your stories about the broken prior authorization system. It’s time for solutions!
Join our efforts to #FixPriorAuth. bit.ly/4nGGVlk
Join our efforts to #FixPriorAuth. bit.ly/4nGGVlk
Have you ever had to make the difficult choice between paying for the medicine you need or other basic needs ? We want to hear from you!
Share your story with us to help call for drug price transparency. #TruthinRx bit.ly/3GLQkaP
Share your story with us to help call for drug price transparency. #TruthinRx bit.ly/3GLQkaP
July 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Have you ever had to make the difficult choice between paying for the medicine you need or other basic needs ? We want to hear from you!
Share your story with us to help call for drug price transparency. #TruthinRx bit.ly/3GLQkaP
Share your story with us to help call for drug price transparency. #TruthinRx bit.ly/3GLQkaP
The prior authorization process can delay care for days, weeks or even months. We need decision-makers to prioritize patients and #FixPriorAuth.
❤️Like this post if you’re ready for change.
❤️Like this post if you’re ready for change.
July 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The prior authorization process can delay care for days, weeks or even months. We need decision-makers to prioritize patients and #FixPriorAuth.
❤️Like this post if you’re ready for change.
❤️Like this post if you’re ready for change.
You have the power to help shape health care decisions that impact you and your family!
Join the Patients Action Network to gain access to these tools and more. bit.ly/4lwxMem
Join the Patients Action Network to gain access to these tools and more. bit.ly/4lwxMem
July 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
You have the power to help shape health care decisions that impact you and your family!
Join the Patients Action Network to gain access to these tools and more. bit.ly/4lwxMem
Join the Patients Action Network to gain access to these tools and more. bit.ly/4lwxMem
We can’t continue down this unsustainable path any longer!
Like this post if you’re ready to join the fight to protect Medicare and access to physicians. ❤️
Like this post if you’re ready to join the fight to protect Medicare and access to physicians. ❤️
July 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We can’t continue down this unsustainable path any longer!
Like this post if you’re ready to join the fight to protect Medicare and access to physicians. ❤️
Like this post if you’re ready to join the fight to protect Medicare and access to physicians. ❤️
You have the right to know why your prescriptions cost what they do!
If you have experienced a situation like Jada’s, share your story to help expose the opaque drug pricing system and call for the #TruthinRx. bit.ly/3GLQkaP
If you have experienced a situation like Jada’s, share your story to help expose the opaque drug pricing system and call for the #TruthinRx. bit.ly/3GLQkaP
July 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
You have the right to know why your prescriptions cost what they do!
If you have experienced a situation like Jada’s, share your story to help expose the opaque drug pricing system and call for the #TruthinRx. bit.ly/3GLQkaP
If you have experienced a situation like Jada’s, share your story to help expose the opaque drug pricing system and call for the #TruthinRx. bit.ly/3GLQkaP
Americans across the country are experiencing delays in access to care due to opaque prior authorization requirements. It’s time for Congress to finally do something about it!
See how you can get involved in our fight to #FixPriorAuth. bit.ly/4nGGVlk
See how you can get involved in our fight to #FixPriorAuth. bit.ly/4nGGVlk
July 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Americans across the country are experiencing delays in access to care due to opaque prior authorization requirements. It’s time for Congress to finally do something about it!
See how you can get involved in our fight to #FixPriorAuth. bit.ly/4nGGVlk
See how you can get involved in our fight to #FixPriorAuth. bit.ly/4nGGVlk