CMS Response to ATA Action's Comments on CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Ru

CMS published the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule (CMS-1848-F) in the Federal Register on November 9, 2026. Most policies take effect January 1, 2027. This document walks through each major issue ATA Action raised in our August 31, 2026 comment letter and press release, along with the Virtual Foodcare Coalition’s September 14, 2026 letter on lactation care services, summarizes what we asked for, and explains what CMS did in the final rule.