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2027 CMS NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE-MAKING: QPP and BEYOND

The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) issued the notice for proposed rule-making for the 2027 Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program (QPP) on Tuesday, August 14th, 2026.

CMS is proposing transformational changes to several programs within this rule, including:

  • the sunset date for the MIPS track of the QPP
  • a further increase in available MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs)
  • significant APM incentive payment reforms
  • expansion of the Medicare Shared Savings Program
  • further clarification of the new Ambulatory Specialty Model
  • the introduction of core measures and other substantial changes to QPP performance categories

Stay in the know with the Kentucky REC – Register today and be prepared for 2027 and beyond!

2027 CMS NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE-MAKING: QPP and BEYOND
THURSDAY AUG 27 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET

CMS encourages providers, healthcare organizations, vendors, and professional organizations to submit comments on the proposed rule.

How to comment:
The proposed rule includes directions for submitting comments within the 60-day comment period. CMS must receive comments by Monday, September 14, 2026.
When commenting, refer to file code: CMS-1848-P.
CMS does NOT accept FAX transmissions.

Use 1 of the 3 following ways to officially submit your comments:
• Electronically: www.regulations.gov
• Regular mail: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-1848-P, P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016.
• Express or overnight mail: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-1848-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.

Contact YOUR experts at Kentucky REC with all your CMS QPP, MIPS/MVP, and APM Track questions. We’re here to help: 859-323-3090.