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CMS Issues Proposed 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
On July 14, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Calendar…
WISeR Program Begins January 1, 2026
The WISeR program has released its list of the Model Participants.
NANS Joins National Effort Urging CMS to Reverse Proposed Limits on Peripheral Nerve Blocks
The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) has joined a coalition of national and state medical societies in responding to CMS’ proposed Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) that would sharply restrict coverage for peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) and other established chronic pain procedures.
CMS Final Rule Introduces ‘Efficiency’ Cut in 2026 Physician Fee Schedule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule, effective January 1, 2026, introducing a new –2.5% “efficiency adjustment” that will reduce reimbursement for many surgical and procedural specialties.
CMS Updates Medicare Claims Hold Guidance Amid Shutdown
Updated 10/21/25. CMS has directed Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to lift the claims hold and process services dated October 1, 2025, and later under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, FQHC, and ground ambulance provisions.
CMS Final FY26 IPPS Rule Preserves Payment Rates for RNS Cases
Last week, CMS issued the final rule for the Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2026.
Update to CMS Final 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule
On November 2, CMS released its calendar year 2024 final rule for the physician fee schedule, cutting the conversion factor by 3.4%, to $32.74 in CY 2024.