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

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Podcast: [Value Based Care Advisory (VBCA) Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/value-based-care-advisory-vbca-podcast-3987193)
Published: 2025-10-03T09:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

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 monitoring New behavioral health add-ons to primary care Incentives that reward value-based care Expanded reimbursement for digital therapeutics & telehealth A major shift from inpatient to outpatient procedures 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.

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