09/01/2026
Important information for Medicare patients:
Proposed 2027 Medicare payment cuts could impact patients’ access to timely hip and knee replacement care.
When Medicare reimbursement does not keep pace with the cost of providing care, orthopedic practices may be forced to limit the number of Medicare patients they can see or reconsider Medicare participation altogether.
These changes could result in:
- Fewer available Medicare appointments
- Longer wait times for specialized orthopedic care
- Greater travel distances for treatment
- Fewer choices for hip and knee replacement care
You can help protect access to care by contacting your elected officials.
Please review the information below and scan the QR code to contact your Congressional Representative and Senators and ask them to oppose the proposed Medicare cuts to hip and knee replacement.
Your voice matters. Your access to quality orthopedic care matters.
