Boozman calls for solution to protect Medicare access

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KNWA/KFTA) — U.S. Sen. John Boozman and U.S. Sen. Peter Welch along with 30 other lawmakers call on Senate leaders to advance a legislative solution to support access to Medicare services.

In a letter led by Boozman and Welch, the lawmakers say they want health care providers who treat Medicare patients to be adequately compensated for their care.

“It is anticipated that these cuts will be felt hardest by smaller, independent practices, like those in rural and underserved areas that continue to face significant health care access challenges,” the senators wrote to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell. “The most important step that Congress can take to create stability in the Medicare program is to address the cut to Medicare payments. We as policymakers must ensure that healthcare providers who treat Medicare patients continue to have the necessary financial support to care for our nation’s seniors.”

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According to a press release from Boozman’s office, rising costs and lower Medicare physician salaries led to the limitation of the number of Medicare patients doctors serve.

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