ASHA Advocate: November 14, 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule, effective January 1, 2026. Despite advocacy efforts, all providers paid under the MPFS face continued downward pressure on reimbursement unless Congress intervenes. Audiologists and SLPs may see payment cuts of up to 8%. CMS did finalize permanent inclusion of audiology and speech-language pathology CPT codes on the Medicare Telehealth Services List. However, Congress must still extend or make permanent telehealth billing authority for both professions.

Learn more about what was finalized in the rule and take action today.