01/28/2026
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) is recommending an additional 0.5 percent update to Medicare physician payments in 2027 on top of the updates specified in current law—0.25 percent and 0.75 percent. However, this recommendation is a step back from a recommendation MedPAC made over the summer, calling for payment updates to be tied to inflation.
ASDSA supports adequate Medicare reimbursement to protect patient access to specialty care and will continue to advocate for physicians and their patients. Visit asds.net/medicare to learn more!