On October 31, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule for 2026. The rule finalizes physician reimbursement and policy reforms under the PFS as well as changes to reporting requirements and policy updates for the Quality Payment Program.
The Association for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) will continue to analyze the final rule and its impact on cancer care before implementation on January 1, 2026. Initial takeaways from the final rule for cancer care providers found in ASCO in Action.