Plus four other changes that hit outpatient clinics the same day. One hour of fixes, then 30 minutes of open Q&A.
The final 2027 rule (Nov 4) cuts the conversion factor by 2.31%, more than the 1.68% proposed in July.
2027 adjustments are based on 2025 scores. Under 75 points means a cut of up to 9% on every Part B claim, all year.
Many Medicaid patients move to six-month renewals, and many states add work requirements. More patients show up with coverage that lapsed.
The average marketplace deductible was $3,786 this year, up 37% (KFF). In January, patients owe the most and pay the least.
Medicare Advantage plans and state Medicaid programs have to offer electronic prior auth. Missing-auth denials don't go away.
Each one is small on its own. They just all land at once. Sources: CMS CY2027 Physician Fee Schedule final rule; 42 CFR 414.1405 (MIPS); KFF (deductibles); CMS-0057-F (prior authorization).
For practice owners, administrators, practice managers and billing leads. Bring your team: each person signs up with their own email. Zoom link in your confirmation, reminders a week, a day and an hour before.
Yes. No cost to attend, and no cost for the recording or the checklist.
No. It's an hour of teaching, four minutes on what we do, then open Q&A.
Practice owners, administrators, practice managers and billing leads at outpatient clinics: urgent care, primary care and specialty groups.
Yes. Each person signs up with their own email so they get their own link.
Sign up anyway. Everyone who signs up gets the recording and the 2027 checklist the same afternoon.
On Zoom. Your join link comes in the confirmation email, and you can add it to your calendar from there.
No. The Medicare numbers we send come from public CMS data, and we never ask for patient details.