🚨 Medicare is proposing significant reimbursement cuts for orthopedic procedures in 2027 — with some estimates suggesting cuts approaching 20% for procedures like total hip and knee replacements. 🦴💰 These changes are still pending and not finalized, but they could have major consequences if they go through. And I get it… nobody cares about orthopedic surgeon reimbursement except orthopedic surgeons. 😂 But this isn’t just a physician problem. ⚠️ Continued reimbursement cuts can mean: 👉 More practices deciding they simply can’t afford to accept Medicare 👉 Longer wait times to see specialists ⏳ 👉 Longer waits for hip and knee replacements 🦵 👉 Reduced access to care, especially in areas already struggling to recruit physicians 🏥 👉 More downstream pressure on the entire healthcare system 📉 For physicians, this is also another reminder that relying entirely on insurance reimbursement is becoming increasingly difficult. 💡 Building alternative sources of revenue into your p...