Congress has made a habit of waiting until the last minute to meet fiscal deadlines . This year , Congressional negotiators are working on a budget for 2014 . If Congress fails to act , the price of healthcare could rise . That 's not a viable option as more and more baby boomers sign up for Medicare every day . Doctors face cuts to reimbursements for their Medicare payments .
Congress has made a habit of waiting until the last minute to meet fiscal deadlines . This year , Congressional negotiators are working on a budget for 2014 . If Congress fails to act , the price of healthcare could rise . Doctors face cuts to reimbursements for their Medicare payments .