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The shrinking dollar: Inflation's toll on oncology physician reimbursement.

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Inflation-adjusted MPFS payments for oncology declined by 25.4%, indicating financial strain on practices.
CPI increased by 66.6% from 2005 to 2025, while MPFS payments rose only by 3.5%, underscoring a growing gap.
The lack of consistent inflation adjustments in the MPFS threatens the sustainability of oncology practices and quality of care.
Proposals for adjusting reimbursements based on the Medicare Economic Index may improve the situation, though limitations remain.

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Analysis reveals significant disparities between inflation rates and oncology reimbursement trends, highlighting financial challenges.

Indurlal et al. (2025) studied this question.

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