Commentary|Videos|June 9, 2026

The 2026 Medicare Shift in Radiology: What Changes, What to Do

Author(s)Nancy Walker
Fact checked by: Austin Littrell

What radiology leaders need to know about the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule introduces pivotal changes that will significantly reshape reimbursement models for radiology, including two new conversion factors, efficiency adjustments and revised practice-expense calculations.

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