Zotec Answers: How will the 2026 MPFS final rule impact patient access and physician practices?

November 26, 2025

In this episode of Zotec Answers, Mark Isenberg, Executive Vice President of Healthcare Advocacy, and Ed Gaines, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Industry Liaison, welcome Dr. Kurt Schoppe, President of Radiology Associates of North Texas discuss the impact of the 2026 MPFS final rule. Together, they explore how evolving policy and legislation are shaping physician practices, influencing workflows, and impacting patient access to care. This candid and insightful conversation offers a physician’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing today’s healthcare landscape.

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