Consumers First Submits Comments On MFPS 2026

Families USA, on behalf of Consumers First and joined by 14 organizations provided comments on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MFPS) for calendar year 2026 proposed rule. Consumers First offers these comments both to strengthen Medicare physician payment itself, and because the policy changes reflected in this comment letter represent an important step toward realigning the fundamental economic incentives in the health care system to meet the needs of all families, children, seniors, adults, and employers across the nation.

Consumers First supports continued efforts by CMS to address payment distortions in MPFS, reducing bias and bolstering oversight to ensure health care payments are truly reflective of the value of primary care. Proposals to remove the health equity adjustment are strongly opposed, as retaining these quality measures are integral to ensuring quality performance.