Modifier 25 Media Report

Q12: What changes are you more likely to consider because of a projected -9% decrease in Medicare reimbursement in 2027? (select all that apply)

Limit the number of Medicare patient appointments

Reduce the availability of office-based procedures

Reduce physician compensation

Delay investment in technology, equipment, and training

Implement staff layoffs or hiring freezes

Retire earlier than planned

Opt out of Medicare and pursue private contracts with…

Limit my participation in value-based care models

Reduce clinical activity (e.g., shift focus to teaching or research)

Seek employment with a hospital or larger health system

Consolidate my practice

Close my practice

None of the above

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