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What to expect from the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The final rule takes effect Jan. 1. The AMA will be sharing with CMS its real-world impact. Here’s what it could mean for your practice.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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Nov. 21, 2025: Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update

AMA releases 2026 Medicare physician payment schedule final rule summary and more in the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Medicare physician payment schedule

Find up to date coverage of rule changes that impact payment amounts for all physician services paid under the Medicare Physician Payment Schedule.

Medicare & Medicaid
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3 Min Read

Nov. 14, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on government shutdown ending

Congress ends longest congressional shutdown and includes short-term extension of key Medicare policies, and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 14, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Unpaid Medicare telehealth claims status remains uncertain, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 7, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on 2026 Medicare physician payment updates

Medicare physician payment updates and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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AMA comments on 2026 Medicare Fee Schedule

Despite a one-time 2.5 percent update, the AMA warns of unintended consequences for patients and physicians. 

Press Releases
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Oct. 31, 2025: National Advocacy Update

FDA issues new guidance aimed at speeding biosimilar time to market and lower costs, and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Oct. 24, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on Medicare claims processing during the shutdown

Medicare claims processing during the shutdown and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update