What is Fee Schedule Drift?

August 6, 2026 / Alex J. Lau /

Fee schedule drift is the gradual, often unnoticed change in payer reimbursement rates over time. It happens through routine CMS updates, RVU adjustments, quarterly patches, and payer-specific repricing that most practices never actively track. Each change on its own looks small, but stacked over months or years, drift can quietly shift what a practice actually […]

What Should Providers Know about Fee Schedule Updates?

February 7, 2026 / Alex J. Lau /

Payers update fee schedules periodically, sometimes annually or when Medicare releases rate changes. Contracts should specify how and when payers notify providers of fee schedule changes. Some changes are automatic based on Medicare updates, while others require mutual agreement. Providers should review fee schedule updates carefully to identify significant rate reductions that might warrant renegotiation […]