Oklahoma Doctors Warn Proposed 2027 Medicare Cuts Endanger Patient Care

Oklahoma physicians are publicly stating that the proposed 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which includes a 2.8% conversion factor cut and payment reductions for split or same-day visits, will destabilize practices and limit patient access. Their vocal opposition highlights the operational reality for specialties that rely on Medicare volume, particularly in rural and independent settings. The comment period for the proposed rule remains open. Practices should model the financial impact of the proposed cuts on their own service mix, especially for evaluation and management codes and any same-day therapy services. This local advocacy underscores the need to prepare internal budgets for a reduced Medicare fee schedule in 2027.