As the deadline for the postponed 21.2 percent cut in Medicare physician payment rates approaches, the AAFP is rallying support from members via its Speak Out program, urging them to contact their congressional representatives. “Without congressional intervention, Medicare physician payments will be slashed by more than 21 percent — a cut that inarguably will compromise access to care for Medicare patients,” says the Speak Out letter. (Source: AAFP Government and Medicine)