Physicians Grassroots Network
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We advocate for the patient-physician relationship by tackling the key advocacy issues impacting the health care community. Join PGN to be a part of our next big win!
“As our population ages, we’re going to have a crisis where we need more humans to care for people who are sick.”
Rural care depends on immigrant physicians, and new visa barriers may worsen patient outcomes and the future of medicine. From @axios.com's @maya-goldman.bsky.social: bit.ly/3MeXCXf
Rural care depends on immigrant physicians, and new visa barriers may worsen patient outcomes and the future of medicine. From @axios.com's @maya-goldman.bsky.social: bit.ly/3MeXCXf
Rural care could see impact from tighter visa rules
Changes like the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas are threatening already-stretched rural hospitals.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:27 PM
“As our population ages, we’re going to have a crisis where we need more humans to care for people who are sick.”
Rural care depends on immigrant physicians, and new visa barriers may worsen patient outcomes and the future of medicine. From @axios.com's @maya-goldman.bsky.social: bit.ly/3MeXCXf
Rural care depends on immigrant physicians, and new visa barriers may worsen patient outcomes and the future of medicine. From @axios.com's @maya-goldman.bsky.social: bit.ly/3MeXCXf
Missouri is projected to be short 3,000+ physicians by 2030. In @stltoday.com, Dr. Brian Biggers argues that fixing Medicare reimbursement is essential to sustaining independent practices and patient access. bit.ly/49Muobj
February 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Missouri is projected to be short 3,000+ physicians by 2030. In @stltoday.com, Dr. Brian Biggers argues that fixing Medicare reimbursement is essential to sustaining independent practices and patient access. bit.ly/49Muobj
Medicare’s payment policy is stuck in the past as practice costs keep rising. 📈
Without annual inflationary updates, independent practices and patient access to care are at risk.
Dr. Matthew White lays out what reform should look like in a letter to the Providence Journal. bit.ly/49Rf6ki
Without annual inflationary updates, independent practices and patient access to care are at risk.
Dr. Matthew White lays out what reform should look like in a letter to the Providence Journal. bit.ly/49Rf6ki
January 26, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Medicare’s payment policy is stuck in the past as practice costs keep rising. 📈
Without annual inflationary updates, independent practices and patient access to care are at risk.
Dr. Matthew White lays out what reform should look like in a letter to the Providence Journal. bit.ly/49Rf6ki
Without annual inflationary updates, independent practices and patient access to care are at risk.
Dr. Matthew White lays out what reform should look like in a letter to the Providence Journal. bit.ly/49Rf6ki
Physicians nationwide are advocating for policies that support patient care and the medical profession. Join our growing network. bit.ly/4jh1CRX
January 23, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Physicians nationwide are advocating for policies that support patient care and the medical profession. Join our growing network. bit.ly/4jh1CRX
Secret deals. Rising prices. Limited access. Physicians know the impact these PBM practices have on patient care. bit.ly/43BnClN
January 13, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Secret deals. Rising prices. Limited access. Physicians know the impact these PBM practices have on patient care. bit.ly/43BnClN
Seniors depend on Medicare so they can stay healthy for life’s big moments, but access to the benefits this program provides is shrinking.
🤝 Let’s protect the promise of Medicare together. bit.ly/423cugB
🤝 Let’s protect the promise of Medicare together. bit.ly/423cugB
January 5, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Seniors depend on Medicare so they can stay healthy for life’s big moments, but access to the benefits this program provides is shrinking.
🤝 Let’s protect the promise of Medicare together. bit.ly/423cugB
🤝 Let’s protect the promise of Medicare together. bit.ly/423cugB
Thank you for championing meaningful health care decisions! As we enter 2026, stay engaged for policy updates and ways to get involved. ❤️
December 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Thank you for championing meaningful health care decisions! As we enter 2026, stay engaged for policy updates and ways to get involved. ❤️
The current prior authorization process not only takes time away from patient care, it also creates endless piles of paperwork. The 2024 @ama-assn.org Prior Authorization Physician Survey shows that 89% of physicians report prior auth somewhat or significantly increases burnout. bit.ly/456e9E8
December 19, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The current prior authorization process not only takes time away from patient care, it also creates endless piles of paperwork. The 2024 @ama-assn.org Prior Authorization Physician Survey shows that 89% of physicians report prior auth somewhat or significantly increases burnout. bit.ly/456e9E8
When prescription costs suddenly rise beyond reach, patients and physicians are left in the dark. Read more stories like Sharon’s to see the consequences of this complex system. bit.ly/3U8VBMD
December 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
When prescription costs suddenly rise beyond reach, patients and physicians are left in the dark. Read more stories like Sharon’s to see the consequences of this complex system. bit.ly/3U8VBMD
Physician practices can’t survive without meaningful reforms to Medicare payments. Be part of the solution: bit.ly/4pQpSxN
#FixMedicareNow
#FixMedicareNow
December 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Physician practices can’t survive without meaningful reforms to Medicare payments. Be part of the solution: bit.ly/4pQpSxN
#FixMedicareNow
#FixMedicareNow
Passionate about safeguarding the future of health care? Join the Physicians Grassroots Network and jumpstart your advocacy efforts today. bit.ly/4jh1CRX
December 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Passionate about safeguarding the future of health care? Join the Physicians Grassroots Network and jumpstart your advocacy efforts today. bit.ly/4jh1CRX
Watch how PBMs, insurers, and drug manufacturers manipulate the drug pricing system — and why transparency matters. bit.ly/4oFHw6e
December 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Watch how PBMs, insurers, and drug manufacturers manipulate the drug pricing system — and why transparency matters. bit.ly/4oFHw6e
Congress needs to hear directly from physicians like you about the need for Medicare payment reform.
Check out our Get Involved page to see how you can join the fight to fix Medicare and make your voice heard. bit.ly/4pQpSxN
Check out our Get Involved page to see how you can join the fight to fix Medicare and make your voice heard. bit.ly/4pQpSxN
December 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Congress needs to hear directly from physicians like you about the need for Medicare payment reform.
Check out our Get Involved page to see how you can join the fight to fix Medicare and make your voice heard. bit.ly/4pQpSxN
Check out our Get Involved page to see how you can join the fight to fix Medicare and make your voice heard. bit.ly/4pQpSxN
Nicole Henry-Dindial, MD, highlights America’s physician shortage crisis and how Medicare payment cuts are making the problem worse.
Your experience can help shape the long-term solutions patients and physicians need. Share your story with Congress today: bit.ly/4oj8lNC
Your experience can help shape the long-term solutions patients and physicians need. Share your story with Congress today: bit.ly/4oj8lNC
November 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Nicole Henry-Dindial, MD, highlights America’s physician shortage crisis and how Medicare payment cuts are making the problem worse.
Your experience can help shape the long-term solutions patients and physicians need. Share your story with Congress today: bit.ly/4oj8lNC
Your experience can help shape the long-term solutions patients and physicians need. Share your story with Congress today: bit.ly/4oj8lNC
In 2025, insurers pledged to fix prior authorization.
We’ve heard it before but haven’t seen real change. This time, they need to be held accountable. 💪
See what to watch for and how to speak up: bit.ly/4puED91
We’ve heard it before but haven’t seen real change. This time, they need to be held accountable. 💪
See what to watch for and how to speak up: bit.ly/4puED91
November 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
In 2025, insurers pledged to fix prior authorization.
We’ve heard it before but haven’t seen real change. This time, they need to be held accountable. 💪
See what to watch for and how to speak up: bit.ly/4puED91
We’ve heard it before but haven’t seen real change. This time, they need to be held accountable. 💪
See what to watch for and how to speak up: bit.ly/4puED91
Medicare is at a breaking point. Payment cuts and rising costs are pushing physicians to the limit, and patient access is suffering.
📹Your story can make an impact. Record a brief video message today. bit.ly/4oj8lNC
📹Your story can make an impact. Record a brief video message today. bit.ly/4oj8lNC
November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Medicare is at a breaking point. Payment cuts and rising costs are pushing physicians to the limit, and patient access is suffering.
📹Your story can make an impact. Record a brief video message today. bit.ly/4oj8lNC
📹Your story can make an impact. Record a brief video message today. bit.ly/4oj8lNC
For years, Medicare physician payments have declined, forcing many physicians to stop accepting patients or even leave the profession entirely.
A recent piece in @forbes.com explains what Congress must do to ensure physicians receive fair compensation. Read more: bit.ly/3XwMy9S
A recent piece in @forbes.com explains what Congress must do to ensure physicians receive fair compensation. Read more: bit.ly/3XwMy9S
Medicare’s Paltry Doctor Payments Are Price Controls In Disguise
Soviet-style price controls have resulted in shortages in the supply of physician services. Fortunately, there are a number of promising ways to address this situation.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
For years, Medicare physician payments have declined, forcing many physicians to stop accepting patients or even leave the profession entirely.
A recent piece in @forbes.com explains what Congress must do to ensure physicians receive fair compensation. Read more: bit.ly/3XwMy9S
A recent piece in @forbes.com explains what Congress must do to ensure physicians receive fair compensation. Read more: bit.ly/3XwMy9S
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"When we love what we do — when we’re fighting for something that matters — we don’t tire. We move forward. We run."- AMA President, Bobby Mukkamala, MD at #AMAmtg
November 14, 2025 at 11:21 PM
"When we love what we do — when we’re fighting for something that matters — we don’t tire. We move forward. We run."- AMA President, Bobby Mukkamala, MD at #AMAmtg
Physicians at the AMA Interim Meeting — stop by the Grassroots booth to get tools and tips for advocating on prior authorization reform.
Let’s make sure insurers follow through on their latest pledge to #FixPriorAuth. bit.ly/4p9xlaH
Let’s make sure insurers follow through on their latest pledge to #FixPriorAuth. bit.ly/4p9xlaH
November 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Physicians at the AMA Interim Meeting — stop by the Grassroots booth to get tools and tips for advocating on prior authorization reform.
Let’s make sure insurers follow through on their latest pledge to #FixPriorAuth. bit.ly/4p9xlaH
Let’s make sure insurers follow through on their latest pledge to #FixPriorAuth. bit.ly/4p9xlaH
Effective advocacy begins with trusted voices. 💬 That means you!
See how you can amplify the physician perspective in Congress. bit.ly/4i9UHch
See how you can amplify the physician perspective in Congress. bit.ly/4i9UHch
November 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Effective advocacy begins with trusted voices. 💬 That means you!
See how you can amplify the physician perspective in Congress. bit.ly/4i9UHch
See how you can amplify the physician perspective in Congress. bit.ly/4i9UHch
Nearly half of international medical graduates practice in rural America. With a $100K fee now attached to H-1B visas, practices and hospitals may struggle to stay afloat and care for patients. @cnn.com explores the impact: cnn.it/3LbXIhE
November 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Nearly half of international medical graduates practice in rural America. With a $100K fee now attached to H-1B visas, practices and hospitals may struggle to stay afloat and care for patients. @cnn.com explores the impact: cnn.it/3LbXIhE
Virginia could soon face a shortage of 4,000 physicians by 2030.
Dr. Joel Bundy, Medical Society of Virginia Immediate Past President, explains how Medicare payment reform that ties the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to inflation can help fix this problem. More in @richmond.com. bit.ly/48VEzuf
Dr. Joel Bundy, Medical Society of Virginia Immediate Past President, explains how Medicare payment reform that ties the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to inflation can help fix this problem. More in @richmond.com. bit.ly/48VEzuf
November 3, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Virginia could soon face a shortage of 4,000 physicians by 2030.
Dr. Joel Bundy, Medical Society of Virginia Immediate Past President, explains how Medicare payment reform that ties the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to inflation can help fix this problem. More in @richmond.com. bit.ly/48VEzuf
Dr. Joel Bundy, Medical Society of Virginia Immediate Past President, explains how Medicare payment reform that ties the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to inflation can help fix this problem. More in @richmond.com. bit.ly/48VEzuf
Decades of stagnant payment rates are pushing Medicare physicians to the brink.
A recent column in the Virginian-Pilot shows why physicians need a fair, stable payment system — and what reform should look like. #FixMedicareNow bit.ly/4hv9MGA
A recent column in the Virginian-Pilot shows why physicians need a fair, stable payment system — and what reform should look like. #FixMedicareNow bit.ly/4hv9MGA
Column: Protect Virginia’s independent doctors and patients relying on them
Virginia must protect independent practices, support fair Medicare payments and ensure patients can see a doctor when they need, the Center for Individual Freedom’s Timothy Lee writes in a gu…
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October 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Decades of stagnant payment rates are pushing Medicare physicians to the brink.
A recent column in the Virginian-Pilot shows why physicians need a fair, stable payment system — and what reform should look like. #FixMedicareNow bit.ly/4hv9MGA
A recent column in the Virginian-Pilot shows why physicians need a fair, stable payment system — and what reform should look like. #FixMedicareNow bit.ly/4hv9MGA
Physicians are being pushed to the brink by Medicare’s broken payment system. This @forbes.com article lays out why the current model is failing and how it puts both practice viability and patient care at risk. #FixMedicareNow bit.ly/42WGjQ2
Lousy Medicare Insurance Is Worsening Outcomes For All Patients
Medicare is financially unsound and undermines the broader healthcare system. Reforms should empower patients to improve the fiscal outlook and the quality of care.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Physicians are being pushed to the brink by Medicare’s broken payment system. This @forbes.com article lays out why the current model is failing and how it puts both practice viability and patient care at risk. #FixMedicareNow bit.ly/42WGjQ2
Use our tools and policy resources to jumpstart your advocacy efforts – they’re built for busy physicians like you! bit.ly/4i9UHch
October 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Use our tools and policy resources to jumpstart your advocacy efforts – they’re built for busy physicians like you! bit.ly/4i9UHch