Physicians struggle to accept new Medicare patients in Wichita due to low reimbursement rates
Wichita, Kansas residents who rely on Medicare are facing challenges in finding new primary care physicians due to some doctors choosing not to accept these patients. This issue stems from the low Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians, making it financially difficult for them to take on new Medicare patients. The Executive Director of the Medical Society of Sedgwick County, Phillip Brownlee, noted that the organization receives numerous calls from individuals, especially Medicare patients, seeking assistance …