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May 14, 2025 - Contact: Charlotte Pineda
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Physician-Led Coalition Urges Balanced Medicaid Reforms that Protect Access, Improve Outcomes
Washington, DC—A broad coalition of physician organizations, led by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), sent a letter to Congressional leadership calling for thoughtful, data-driven Medicaid reforms that preserve coverage, improve care delivery, and prioritize vulnerable patient populations.
The letter, addressed to House and Senate leaders, acknowledges several positive elements in recently proposed legislation, including Medicare payment updates and program integrity provisions. However, it also raises concerns about Medicaid proposals that could disrupt care continuity by shifting financial burdens to states and failing to address longstanding access challenges.
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