MedPAC Discusses 2027 Medicare Payment Updates and Policy Adjustments
MedPAC reviews and recommends 2027 Medicare payment updates including base payment adjustments, Medicare Safety-Net Index changes, and outpatient payment policies.
CMS Finalizes 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule with Reimbursement Increases
CMS released the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, increasing reimbursement rates after a multi-year decline. The updates provide financial relief to healthcare providers facing rising operational expenses.
Medicare Payment Reform Bill Aims to Index Physician Fees to Economic Conditions
The Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act proposes indexing Medicare physician payments to the Medicare Economic Index to reflect economic realities and stabilize reimbursement.
Study Finds Racial Disparities in Physician Payments for Outpatient Care
A national study reveals significant racial disparities in physician payments for outpatient care, driven largely by Medicaid reimbursement differences, highlighting systemic inequities in US healthcare.
Medicare Physician Payments Drop Over 33% Since 2016, Threatening Access and Sustainability
Physician incomes from Medicare have fallen over 33% since 2016 due to stagnant reimbursements and increased costs, prompting health systems to reconsider Medicare Advantage participation. This shift threatens patient access and could reshape Medicare's physician landscape.