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News and views on the regulatory, legislative, and political issues impacting ophthalmology in Washington, D.C., and around the United States

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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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November 5, 2026
Final Hospital Outpatient, ASC Rule Raises Pay for Device-Intensive Procedures But Cuts Other Common Ophthalmic Surgeries

Hospital outpatient departments (HOPD) and ambulatory surgical centers will get a 2.3% payment increase in 2027. But the rule released Nov. 4 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services includes hidden reimbursement cuts for most ophthalmology surgeries.

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