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- Healthcare · FPM Briefing
Medicare Proposes 2027 Physician Pay Cut as Temporary Increase Expires
CMS's proposed CY2027 Physician Fee Schedule would lower both Medicare conversion factors — mainly because a one-year 2.5% increase for 2026 expires. Comments close September 14, 2026.
August 25, 2026
- Agriculture & Food · FPM Briefing
FDA Proposes Mandatory GRAS Safety Notices for Food Ingredients
FDA's proposed rule would require companies to file a GRAS safety notice for human and animal food substances — but it stops short of premarket approval. Comments close December 9, 2026.
August 25, 2026
- Healthcare · FPM Briefing
CMS Proposes 340B Payment Cut in 2027 Outpatient Rule — Comments Close August 31
CMS's proposed CY2027 outpatient rule would pay 340B-acquired drugs at ASP minus 33.4 percent, redistribute the difference to other services, and expand site-neutral payment. Comments close August 31, 2026.
August 23, 2026