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10 CMS and FDA Actions Affecting Care in 2026

From Medicare payment updates to drug approvals and device access, these federal actions may affect reimbursement, prescribing, patient access, and clinical workflows.

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  • mdspire news news staff

  • July 10, 2026

  • 7 min

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    The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule establishes separate conversion factors for qualifying and nonqualifying alternative payment model participants.

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    The 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D final rule implements changes to prescription drug coverage and eliminates cost-sharing for certain adult vaccines.

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    CMS finalized a 2.6% update to payment rates for hospital outpatient services and ambulatory surgical centers meeting quality reporting requirements.

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    The FDA approved Foundayo, an oral GLP-1 therapy, for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight and related comorbid conditions.

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    The FDA cleared Dexcom’s Stelo Glucose Biosensor System for over-the-counter use by children aged 2 years and older who do not use insulin.

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10 CMS and FDA Actions Affecting Care in 2026

  • by mdspire news news staff

  • July 10, 2026

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