September 12, 2025
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD |
Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2026 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program [CMS-1832-P]
Dear Administrator Oz:
The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is pleased to submit the following comments in response to the calendar year (CY) 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rule, published in the Federal Register on July 16, 2025.
With a membership of more than 60,000 medical practice administrators, executives, and leaders, MGMA represents more than 15,000 medical groups comprising more than 350,000 physicians. These groups range from small independent practices in remote and other underserved areas to large regional and national health systems that cover the full spectrum of physician specialties.