Just like you and other patients have been experiencing rising prices for everyday essentials, including groceries, housing and gas, physician practices have been experiencing increases in the day-to-day costs (such as rent and medical supplies) of running and maintaining a medical practice.
2027 Fee Schedule Proposes Cutting Pay to Physicians by 1.68%
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2027. Here are the highlights based on the Academy’s analysis. The Academy will work with our advocacy partners to ensure finalized policies support our members and their patients.
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New Bill Aims to Delay Medicare Cuts to Procedures and Imaging
A bipartisan effort is underway to delay the 2.5% efficiency adjustment that could impact patient access to care.
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Key Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities and GPCI Floor Provisions Extended in 2026 Funding Bill
The legislation continues several pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities through Dec. 31, 2027.
Milestone Moment: Seniors' Act Advances Unanimously Through Ways & Means Committee
Thanks to Academy advocacy and leadership, and the voices of members like you, the Seniors’ Act cleared a major hurdle in reforming prior authorization in Medicare Advantage. Let’s keep pushing until it becomes law.
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Academy Rallies Ophthalmology to Fight Proposed Drug-delivery Coverage Cuts
Leading the profession's response, the Academy united ophthalmic societies to formally oppose Medicare's proposed restrictions on intraocular drug-delivery implant coverage.
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Proposed Hospital Outpatient, ASC Rule for 2027 Could Create Access Issues for Ophthalmology Patients
The broad cuts to ASC facility reimbursement for most ophthalmology services could erect barriers to patient access.
