POS priority: CMS favors non-facility sites of care in 2026 PFS

Article Overview

This article reviews CMS’s finalized 2026 physician fee schedule updates and their expected impact on specialty reimbursement, with emphasis on how place of service affects practice expense and work RVU allocation. It is relevant for physicians, practice administrators, coders, and revenue cycle professionals monitoring Medicare payment changes, specialty-level impacts, and facility versus non-facility payment differentials. The discussion is organized around specialty impact estimates drawn from the final rule and highlights the broader policy context behind the rate-setting changes.