Americans’ finances are under pressure. Groceries cost more. Gasoline and heating oil make up a big chunk of our monthly budgets. Home ownership is getting harder to achieve. And, inflation, while much improved from when it skyrocketed under President Biden’s watch, still affects every American. Unfortunately, Medicare – the program that nearly 62 million seniors rely on – is ignoring this economic reality. And this has serious consequences for how (or even if) you receive care from your local doctor’s office. Physicians who see Medicare patients are reimbursed under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which sets the prices doctors…
