HealthIT Answers November 20, 2025
Roberta Mullin

On October 31, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that announces final policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), and other Medicare Part B issues, effective on or after January 1, 2026. The calendar year (CY) 2026 PFS final rule is one of several final rules that reflect a broader Administration-wide strategy to create a health care system that results in better quality, efficiency, empowerment, and innovation for all Medicare beneficiaries.

Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule (CMS-1832-F) | CMS

Comments on the rule from leading industry groups are mixed.

The American Medical Association
In a statement released by the AMA cautioned that although the 2026...

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