hree large doctors' practices employing more than 80 primary-care providers in the Portland area recently have decided to stop taking new Medicare-eligible patients unless they've enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. The clinics join others that have already stopped taking Medicare-only patients.
That leaves seniors relying on traditional Medicare, even those with Medigap supplement plans, with a more challenging search when seeking care. Some fear it could discourage them from seeking care they need.
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