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Date:10/15/2009

ment cuts to physicians of about 40 percent over the next five years - forcing physicians to make tough decisions," said Dr. Rohack. "Nearly 90 percent of people 50 and over are concerned that the current Medicare physician payment formula threatens their access to care. In just two years, the first wave of baby boomers will reach Medicare age."

In addition to Senator Stabenow's bill that creates a path to reform in the Senate, permanent repeal is included in the House health reform bill. Replacing the broken Medicare physician payment formula with one that better reflects the costs and practice of 21st century medical care will help physicians increase care coordination, reduce costly hospital admissions and adopt health information technology and quality reporting.

"It's essential that Congress preserve the security and stability of Medicare through permanent repeal of the formula this year," said Dr. Rohack. "In addition to the new television ads, the AMA will activate its grassroots network of patients and physicians to reach out to their members of Congress. Seniors who rely on Medicare need continued access and choice of physician, so we're calling on Congress to fix the problem once and for all this year."

Patients and physicians can get involved in the AMA's Patients Action Network online at www.patientsactionnetwork.org and learn more about the issues at www.hsreform.org.

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