Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services releases updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), significantly impacting reimbursement, coding, and compliance requirements across the healthcare industry. The 2026 MPFS Final Rule introduces substantial changes to conversion factors, adjustments to the Medicare Economic Index, revised code valuations, updates to quality reporting programs, and expanded telehealth policy modifications.
Amid record-breaking inflation and mounting financial pressures, physician and provider organizations are closely scrutinizing these changes and calling for broader payment reform. Understanding the financial and operational implications of the 2026 MPFS updates is critical for maintaining revenue integrity and regulatory compliance.
This webinar provides a detailed breakdown of the 2026 MPFS Final Rule and delivers actionable strategies healthcare organizations can implement immediately.
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All healthcare providers and suppliers are affected by the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule changes. Each year, physicians and healthcare providers are tasked with navigating the enormously complex MPFS updates.
Medicare reimbursement and policy updates are complex and carry significant financial consequences. Missing key changes to coverage determinations, coding policies, conversion factors, or quality reporting requirements can result in revenue loss, audit exposure, and compliance risk.
This webinar offers clear, practical guidance to help organizations navigate the 2026 MPFS Final Rule confidently and proactively protect reimbursement.
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Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer is an internationally known speaker and recognized subject matter expert on medical coding, reimbursement, compliance, and revenue cycle management. She is the Founder and CEO of Alpha Coding Experts, LLC (ACE). She holds multiple credentials with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Toni's expertise extends to both inpatient and outpatient coding, compliance, billing, and reimbursement. She serves as ACE’s Senior Consultant and conducts training and educational seminars across the country. With well over a decade of industry experience, Ms. Elhoms has led and supported hospital systems, universities, physician practices, payers, law firms, government agencies, and other entities on coding, billing, and compliance initiatives.
Toni is a frequent contributor to various media outlets, a highly sought-after conference speaker, and a regular guest on industry podcasts. She frequently serves as an expert and consulting witness in both civil and criminal litigation matters. Ms. Elhoms was appointed as an editorial advisory board (EAB) member for The Coding Institute (TCI) in 2020. She created and regularly hosts the Alpha Coding Podcast series (rated a top industry podcast) to share her industry Pro-Tips. She is a regular volunteer and mentors a network of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and Health Information Management (HIM) professionals across the United States.