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Beacon watches CMS so you don't have to. Practical guidance on Medicare, billing codes, value-based care, and care management for independent, office-based practices.

Value-based care
CMS Wants to Grow ACOs. What the 2027 Proposals Actually Do.

The CY2027 rule proposes the strongest ACO incentives in years, including a 32% per-visit boost for Shared Savings clinicians. Here is what it means for your practice.

July 20, 2026 · Read →
Practice growth
What Happens After a Patient Asks ChatGPT?

Patients research their health with AI the way they have Googled for years. The opportunity is connecting that moment to their care team. Here is how.

July 17, 2026 · Read →
Medicare updates
The 2027 RPM Rule: What It Means for Your Practice

CMS proposed to reimburse remote patient monitoring when your own care team performs it. Here is what the 2027 RPM rule changes, and how to stay aligned.

July 16, 2026 · Read →
Medicare updates
Preparing for the Rest of 2026 and 2027: What Every Practice Should Know

The key Medicare payment and program changes through 2026 and 2027, and a practical plan for independent practices to capture the upside and stay compliant.

July 16, 2026 · Read →
Medicare updates
The 2026 Medicare Shift: Office Practices Just Got a Raise

Medicare is paying office-based practices more and facility-based procedures less in 2026. Here is what changed and how independent practices can capture it.

July 15, 2026 · Read →
Billing & coding
G2211: The Medicare Money Most Practices Still Miss

The G2211 visit-complexity add-on is billable today and about to get bigger in 2027. Here is what it is, who can bill it, and why practices leave it on the table.

July 15, 2026 · Read →
Billing & coding
APCM vs CCM in 2026: Which Should Your Practice Bill?

APCM and CCM both pay for care management, but they work very differently. Here is how to choose the right one for your independent practice in 2026.

July 15, 2026 · Read →