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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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September 16, 2026
Academy Pushes Back on CMS’ Harmful Proposals in Formal Comments

The Academy has asked the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reconsider proposed Medicare payment changes that could harm ophthalmologists, including new practice expense policies, proposed reductions for same-day evaluation and management (E/M) visits billed with Modifier -25 and global procedures, and major changes to Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) reporting.

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July 30, 2026
CMS Proposes Significant MIPS Changes in 2027 Fee Schedule

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed 2027 rule would sunset Traditional MIPS, mandate MVP reporting, and add a core measure requirement. Here's what you need to know.

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