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Rep. Comer Warns Proposed Medicare Changes Could Push Patients to Higher-Cost Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. James Comer (R-Kentucky) submitted a public comment letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services outlines significant concerns regarding proposed adjustments to the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). The letter highlights potential threats to independent physician practices and patient access to high-quality healthcare, emphasizing the risk of pushing patients toward higher-cost care settings. Comer expressed that the   more