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)

ANSWER CHOICES

PERCENTAGE

RESPONSES

Limit the number of Medicare patient appointments

69.20%

973

Reduce the availability of office-based procedures

60.53%

851

Reduce physician compensation

50.28%

707

Delay investment in technology, equipment, and training

44.81%

630

Implement staff layoffs or hiring freezes

41.61%

585

Retire earlier than planned

30.44%

428

Opt out of Medicare and pursue private contracts with beneficiaries

27.38%

385

Limit my participation in value-based care models

23.68%

333

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

12.38%

174

Seek employment with a hospital or larger health system

10.17%

143

Consolidate my practice

7.89%

111

Close my practice

5.69%

80

None of the above

3.41%

48

TOTAL

5448

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