MLN Connects for January 29, 2026

MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, January 29, 2026

News

  • CMS Seeks Public Input on Strengthening Domestic Supply Chain for PPE, Essential Medicines

  • CMS Announces Selection of Drugs for Third Cycle of Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, Including First-Ever Part B Drugs

  • CMS Proposes Rule to Strengthen Oversight of Organ Procurement Organizations and Protect Patients

  • CMS Proposes 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Payment Policies to Improve Payment Accuracy & Sustainability

  • DMEPOS Competitive Bidding: Next Round & FAQs

  • FY 2025 Medicare Fee-for-Service Improper Payment Rate

  • Laboratories: Paper Fee Coupons & CLIA Certificates Ending March 1

Compliance

  • Pneumatic Compression Devices: Prevent Claim Denials

Claims, Pricers & Codes

  • HCPCS Application Summaries & Coding Determinations: Drugs & Biologicals

Events 

  • Hospital Price Transparency Webinar: Reviewing CY 2026 OPPS & ASC Final Rule Updates – February 11

MLN Matters Articles

  • Method II Critical Access Hospital: Professional Billing Requirements for Emergency Department Services

Publications & Multimedia

  • Medicare Billing: CMS-1450 & 837I – Revised

  • Medicare Billing: CMS-1500 & 837P – Revised

From Our Federal Partners

  • New World Screwworm: Outbreak Moves into Northern Mexico