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East TN doctor warns Medicare rule may delay care
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 09, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: A proposed Medicare rule could bar same-day services for beneficiaries starting in 2027, according to an East Tennessee physician. The doctor said limits on treatments such as steroid shots and tissue samples could force patients to return later, affecting day-to-day care.
WHO: An East Tennessee doctor
WHAT: Warns a proposed Medicare rule could prevent same-day treatments for Medicare patients, potentially delaying care.
WHEN: Sep 09, 2026
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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