<description>&lt;p&gt;Medicare’s 2026 physician fee schedule is packed with change — but change means opportunity. In this episode of the VBCA Podcast, Alex Yarijanian breaks down the &lt;em&gt;five biggest updates every provider and startup should know&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Shorter, billable windows for remote monitoring&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;New behavioral health add-ons to primary care&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Incentives that reward value-based care&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Expanded reimbursement for digital therapeutics &amp;amp; telehealth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;A major shift from inpatient to outpatient procedures&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re running a clinic or building the next health tech solution, this playbook will help you turn policy into profit and thrive in the future of care.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Value Based Care Advisory (VBCA) Podcast

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2026 Medicare Fee Schedule: 5 Big Opportunities for Providers & Startups

OCT 3, 20258 MIN
Value Based Care Advisory (VBCA) Podcast

2026 Medicare Fee Schedule: 5 Big Opportunities for Providers & Startups

OCT 3, 20258 MIN

Description

Medicare’s 2026 physician fee schedule is packed with change — but change means opportunity. In this episode of the VBCA Podcast, Alex Yarijanian breaks down the five biggest updates every provider and startup should know:Shorter, billable windows for remote monitoringNew behavioral health add-ons to primary careIncentives that reward value-based careExpanded reimbursement for digital therapeutics & telehealthA major shift from inpatient to outpatient proceduresWhether you’re running a clinic or building the next health tech solution, this playbook will help you turn policy into profit and thrive in the future of care.