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Quitting smoking is hard. A Medicare change may push doctors to give more help

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  • Sarah Todd

  • July 17, 2026

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    Proposed Medicare changes could increase physician reimbursement for smoking cessation counseling by 19%.

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    The reimbursement increase aims to better reflect the clinical intensity of tobacco cessation services.

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    Currently, only 5% of individuals attempting to quit smoking receive both counseling and medication.

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    Most clinicians provide minimal advice on quitting smoking, lacking structured treatment plans.

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    Experts suggest pairing reimbursement changes with reliable screening and trained specialists for better outcomes.

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Quitting smoking is hard. A Medicare change may push doctors to give more help

  • by Sarah Todd

  • July 17, 2026

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