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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized the proposed 2026 updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program—and it’s packed with impactful changes for your practice.
Need help navigating the updates? Join our upcoming webinar for expert guidance.
Sneak Peek
Dual Conversion Factors Debut: For the first time, CMS introduces separate conversion factors for qualifying Alternative Payment Model (APM) participants and non-participants.
Practice Expense Overhaul: Efficiency adjustment and a new site-of-service differential may reduce payments, even with the overall positive update.
Behavioral Health & Chronic Care Focus: CMS is enhancing support for behavioral health services and chronic disease management
QPP Enhancements: Updates to MIPS and alternative payment models, including a new APM for specialists.
Changes take effect January 1, 2026, and could significantly impact payment, care delivery, and compliance strategies. Now is the time to prepare your team and optimize your workflows.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion, the participant should be able to:
Describe key changes to the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule as related to payment and coverage policies; and
Discuss new Medicare value-based care policies including the Quality Payment Program, the Medicare Shared Savings Program, and other advanced alternative payment models.
Competencies This program addresses the following desirable physician attributes: systems-based practice, professionalism, and apply quality improvements.
Return Policy No refunds or exchanges will be processed for this program.
1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (Live) The Texas Medical Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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