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Just like you and other patients have been experiencing rising prices for everyday essentials, including groceries, housing and gas, physician practices have been experiencing increases in the day-to-day costs (such as rent and medical supplies) of running and maintaining a medical practice.  

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Make Your Voice Heard: Comment on the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

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No matter which party wins the gavel after election day, OPHTHPAC is supporting physician candidates who can bring their experiences with patient care into the halls of power. See who is running today! 

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