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CMS Targets $1 Billion in Annual Savings With new Medicare Lab Payment Rates — Here’s What Could Change in 2027

Sep 22, 2026 · 08:10 AM ET· updated 1h ago
CMS Targets $1 Billion in Annual Savings With new Medicare Lab Payment Rates — Here’s What Could Change in 2027

CMS proposes 2027 Medicare lab rates, estimating $1 billion in annual taxpayer savings as payments align with private rates.

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Medicare will pay less for lab tests starting in 2027. Watch if Quest and similar companies can still make money with smaller payments.

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