New Audit Traps Revealed in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. And while that’s not breaking news, the important news is that you and your team could benefit by understanding its hidden traps – so you can protect your revenue. 

During the next live edition of Monitor Monday, senior healthcare analyst Frank Cohen will reveal the latest developments in Medicare audit reforms and statistical extrapolation, including the Medicare Program Integrity Manuel (MPIM) standards, plus how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing audit selection for 2025.

You and your team will receive expert analysis and practical guidance, as well as gain a better understanding of the true scope of improper payments.

The weekly broadcast will also include these instantly recognizable features:

• Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, will be making his Monday Rounds.
  
  
• The RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, partner at the law firm of Nelson Mullins, will report the latest news about auditors.
  
  
• Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Byron, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment.
  
  
• Legislative Update: Adam Brenman, senior healthcare legislative affairs analyst for Zelis, will report on the news happening at the intersection of healthcare and congressional action.

Chapters

• 1:18 Ronald Hirsch, MD
• 5:30 Knicole Emanuel, Esq.
• 10:26 ACPA Commercial
• 11:24 David Glaser, Esq.
• 16:34 Adam Brenman
• 21:32 RACmonitor Commercial
• 22:26 Frank Cohen
• 27:32 Closing