Experts tell Congress cuts hurt patient care, small businesses

Article Overview

This news article discusses a House Committee on Small Business hearing about proposed Medicare physician payment cuts and the concerns raised by physician and physical therapy organizations. It is aimed at readers tracking Medicare reimbursement policy, physician practice economics, and the operational impact of payment changes on patient access and participation decisions. The piece provides broad context on the timing of congressional action, CMS implementation constraints, and testimony from professional groups, without serving as a coding how-to guide.