2026 Medicare Series Part 1: Deconstructing Physician Fee Schedule Changes
PRESENTER
Michael Sherling, MD, MBA
co-Founder & Chief Medical and Strategy Officer, ModMed
Deborah Godes
Principal, McDermott+
Kristen O’Brien
Principal, McDermott+
Ida Mantashi
Associate Vice President, Software Regulatory Compliance, ModMed
Ronda Tews, CPC, CHC, CCS-P
Senior Director, Billing And Coding Compliance, ModMed
Allie Kubashky
Senior Solutions Consultant, ModMed
This webinar was recorded on January 28, 2026.
How physicians get paid is about to change. Medicare’s 2026 Physician Fee Schedule is designed to reward some payment models but will likely challenge others. In Part 1 of this webinar series, we unpack the major updates and what they could mean for your practice.
Hear from health policy consultants Deborah Godes and Kristen O’Brien from McDermott+, alongside ModMed® co-Founder Dr. Michael Sherling and members of our senior compliance team as they discuss what’s ahead, why it matters, and how to prepare.
The webinar wrapped things up with a special demonstration by Allie Kubashky, Senior Solutions Consultant, showcasing ModMed Scribe 2.0 — our latest, most innovative AI-powered clinical documentation tool designed to simplify charting and streamline downstream workflows.
You’ll learn about:
- The -2.5% “efficiency adjustment” for non-time-based services that could affect reimbursement
- A site-of-service payment differential that will heavily impact hospital-affiliated specialties
- New dual conversion factors that boost payment rates for value-based APMs vs. fee-for-service
- Practical ways your organization can adapt and stay ahead
