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News January 1 to 4 2026
Historical briefing for January 1, 2026. Compiled October 13, 2026 from the dated sources below. This is a retrospective record, not a bulletin published that week.
2026 Medicare payment rule begins
2026-01-01 · Medicare Part B · Final rule effective
CMS’s CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule rule took effect on or after January 1. It was published in 2025, so this is an implementation milestone rather than a January announcement.
Practice or reimbursement impact: Use the 2026 code and payment files for 2026 services; do not mix them with proposed 2027 rates.
Date context: The original source date is retained; check later guidance before applying a historical rule.