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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.

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July 2, 2025
Congress Expected to Pass GOP Reconciliation Budget Bill

The U.S. Senate has approved a Republican budget reconciliation bill that would give doctors a one-year 2.5% Medicare payment increase  in 2026 and makes major changes to the Medicaid program. The House is expected to vote on the legislation later on Thursday after an all-night session.

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June 16, 2025
Ophthalmic Community Urges Medicaid Coverage for Collagen Cross-Linking in NY

The Academy, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), Cornea Society, and New York State Ophthalmological Society (NYSOS) have jointly sent a letter (PDF) to the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) advocating for Medicaid coverage for epithelium-off collagen cross-linking for patients diagnosed with progressive keratoconus.

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May 21, 2025
Medicaid Update: House Committee Advances Major Modifications

The bill could significantly impact the number of people eligible for Medicaid. Follow updates on this developing issue on our live webpage.

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