CY 2026 MPFS Final Rule Increases Payment by 3.77% for QPs and 3.25% for Non-QPs; Controversial Efficiency Adjustment, Skin Sub, and Site of Service Payment Differential Policies Finalized

CY 2026 MPFS Final Rule Increases Payment by 3.77% for QPs and 3.25% for Non-QPs; Controversial Efficiency Adjustment, Skin Sub, and Site of Service Payment Differential Policies Finalized

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the calendar year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule (press release; fact sheet; MSSP fact sheet; which addresses an array of policies under Medicare Part B and the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) Quality Payment Program (QPP). What it is. CMS’ major proposed rule affects payments to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and… (Testa, October 31, 2025) #Care Coordination, #Delivery Reform, #Demonstration Programs, #Drug Pricing, #Mental and Behavioral Health, #Physicians, #Primary Care, #Quality, #Telehealth