Medical Economics November 18, 2025
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 MPFS increases primary care payments through conversion factor adjustments and budget neutrality, benefiting family physicians with potential 5-10% RVU increases.
- The MPFS influences commercial rates, providing stability and predictability for primary care providers, crucial for value-based care models.
- Changes in skin substitute payments impact accountable care organizations, with significant spending expected, highlighting the need for further policy work.
- The new administration’s rapid implementation of the MPFS signals a commitment to reversing the decline in community-based primary care and investing in accountable care.
Money for doctors, quick turnaround, policy changes — and even excitement?
The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule has rules and plans that could bring real changes to health care next year, said...
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