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#134 Is This Really the End of OB Global Billing? The 2027 Shift Every OBGYN Should Prepare For

NatRevMD Episode 134

For decades, OBGYNs have been forced to fit every prenatal visit, every complication, every late-night call, and every ounce of cognitive work into a single global maternity payment. But that model is ending — and the shift is massive.

In this episode, Dr. Heather Signorelli breaks down exactly what’s changing on January 1, 2027, why global billing is being eliminated, what we know so far, what’s still uncertain, and how practices can use this transition to finally get paid for the care they already provide.

If you’re an OBGYN, practice manager, or billing leader, this is essential listening.