Doctors and medical professionals are expressing outrage as Congress moves to allow significant cuts to Medicare payments, potentially putting patient care at risk. Key stakeholders are alarmed by a proposed spending package that neglects to address necessary reforms in the physician payment system, impacting access to care for Medicare patients. With fears that these cuts could drive physicians out of practice, there are calls for urgent action to fix the broken payment structure. The American Medical Association has welcomed discussions around Medicare reform, while local doctors emphasize that higher reimbursement rates would expand choices for seniors. As the government funding deadline approaches, the pressure mounts for lawmakers to consider the long-term implications of these cuts on healthcare accessibility.