MGMA calls on Senate to address reconciliation bill concerns(June 6, 2025)

Dear Leaders Thune and Schumer:

As you consider next steps on the House-passed reconciliation bill, the undersigned physician
organizations respectfully urge you to make key improvements that are necessary to avoid further
strain on physician practices, safeguard access to medical education, and prevent potential
coverage losses for vulnerable populations. These changes are essential to ensuring that patients
continue to receive high-quality care from well-trained physicians. Specifically, we urge the Senate
to:

1. Build on the House passed language related to Medicare physician payment by addressing
the 2025 payment cuts and accelerating alignment with a full annual Medicare Economic
Index (MEI) inflation update.

2. Protect access to federal student loans by opposing proposed borrowing caps and
preserving full access to Grad PLUS and Unsubsidized Direct Loans.

3. Prevent coverage losses by addressing provisions in the reconciliation bill that could
increase the number of uninsured and protect Medicaid access for individuals without
other coverage options.

The following sections provide context for each of our recommendations and outline their real-world implications for patients.

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