On November 4, CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) released its final 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, with most changes effective January 1, 2027. The final rule includes payment-policy changes, Medicare Shared Savings Program updates, simplified EHR reporting for applicable accountable care organizations, and a 20% payment reduction for the lower-valued service in certain same-day office visit and minor-procedure combinations. Via CMS+2
Why it matters: Practices need to validate 2027 billing rules, assess specialty-specific reimbursement effects, and update workflows before the new year.