2026 MPFS Proposed Rule – What It Really Means for Your Practice
Jennifer McNamara and Maya Turner break down the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule and explain what it really means for practices. From reimbursement changes and compliance updates to documentation and medical necessity requirements, they highlight the key takeaways practices need to prepare for now—before the rule is finalized.
The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule is here — and it’s packed with changes that will impact providers, coders, billers, and compliance teams across the country.
In this special episode, Jennifer McNamara and Maya Turner break down the proposal, cut through the legal language, and highlight exactly what practices need to know to stay ahead.
From reimbursement shifts to compliance updates, this episode goes beyond the surface to answer the real question: What does this mean for your practice, your patients, and your bottom line?
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Key highlights from the 2026 MPFS Proposed Rule
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How reimbursement changes could affect different specialties
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Compliance implications you can’t afford to overlook
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The role of documentation and medical necessity in the new environment
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Action steps for practices to prepare before the rule is finalized
Medicare rules don’t just affect Medicare patients — they set the tone for payers across the board. Ignoring the proposed rule until it becomes final can leave your practice scrambling. Jennifer and Maya explain what to watch now, how to get your voice heard during the comment period, and what proactive steps can protect your revenue and compliance moving into 2026.
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Healthcare Inspired – Learn more about coding, compliance, and practice efficiency services
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Jennifer’s Substack – Articles and insights on compliance and payer policy
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AMA CPT® Code Book – Official source of truth for CPT coding
👉 Don’t miss this breakdown of the MPFS Proposed Rule 2026 — because knowing what’s coming is the first step to protecting your practice.
