Reimbursement Pathways for Whole-Person Health: Updates in the CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule

For the first time, CMS is proposing a Medicare Part B payment pathway for health and well-being coaching that names community-based organizations (CBOs) and community care hubs (CCHs).

But, the provisions are draft, not final, and the window to shape the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule closes September 14, 2026.

The Partnership to Align Community Care and our Co-Chair, Tim McNeill, CEO of Freedmen's Health Consulting, hosted a webinar session detailing the changes the proposed rule establishes for CCHs and CBOs— and what your organization can do to inform the final policy.

Webinar Session Recordings & Slide Deck:

- Watch Webinar Recording - Thursday, August 13 session

- Watch Webinar Recording - Tuesday, August 18 session

- Download Presentation Slide Deck (pdf) 

What we covered:

• The three new health-coaching codes (CPT 0591T, 0592T, 0593T),
• How existing evidence-based programs could meet coach-credentialing requirements at no new certification cost,
• How the proposed reimbursement opportunity supports scaling and sustainability options for CCHs, CBOs, and other aging and disability network organizations and community partners,
• Possible structural barriers to implementation, and
• How you, your organization, and colleagues can influence the final policy proposal!

Who should view these sessions? Leaders and program staff at community-based organizations, community care hubs, and Area Agencies on Aging; Title III-D grantees running evidence-based health promotion programs; FQHC, primary care, and clinical partners; and any other interested stakeholders.