On September 12, your Academy submitted formal comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed CY2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. In addition to its official submission, AAPM&R spearheaded a grassroots advocacy campaign, with more than 90 members submitting individual comments to CMS—amplifying the voice of the PM&R community.
We extend our thanks to every member who participated. Your advocacy is essential to advancing fair and sustainable payment policies for our specialty. More details on the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and your Academy’s ongoing payment reform advocacy efforts are available on the AAPM&R website. Stay tuned as we continue to champion policies that support the future of physiatric care.