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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.
Academy Joins Coalition Pushing Back on Modifier -25 Proposal
The Academy is now part of a coalition fighting against a proposed CMS policy that could reduce payments for some services by as much as 50%.
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August 27, 2026
Make Your Voice Heard: Comment on the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
The draft 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule has been released, and comments on it are due to CMS by Sept. 14. Join the Academy in making your voice heard. See what's at stake for ophthalmology.
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April 8, 2026
Ophthalmology Groups and AMA Urge CMS to Clarify Modifier -25 Use for Intravitreal Injections, Pause Audits
Here’s the latest in our push for CMS to fix conflicting coding guidance that could limit Medicare patients' access to critical retinal treatments.
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April 1, 2026
Advocacy Works: CMS Rescinds Proposal to Remove Diabetes Eye Exam Measure in MA Star Ratings
Following sustained advocacy from the Academy, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rescinded its proposal to remove the diabetes care eye exam measure from the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Program.
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August 30, 2016
Medicare Physician Pay 101: The New System’s Impact on Your Payments
New system comes with new bonuses and penalties as a means for emphasizing value over volume in patient care
