MLN Connects for March 12, 2026

MLN Connects Newsletter for Thursday, March 12, 2026

News

  • CMS Strengthens Patient Protections & Accountability in Organ Donation System
  • Hospitals: Submit Data for OPPS Drug Acquisition Cost Survey by March 31
  • Hospital Price Transparency: Enforcement of 2026 Requirements Starts April 1
  • Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories: Get Ready to Report Starting May 1
  • Optimal Health for All Within Nation’s Health & Long-Term Care Systems
  • Emergency Preparedness: Find Out How to Prevent Deficiencies

Compliance

  • Skilled Nursing Facilities: Identify & Prevent Improper Part D Payments for Drugs

Claims, Pricers & Codes

  • Quality Payment Program: Claim Adjustments to Correct Conversion Factor
  • HCPCS Application Summaries & Coding Determinations: Non-Drug and Non-Biological Items & Services

Publications & Multimedia

  • Medicare Payment Systems — Revised

Information for Patients

  • Medicare.gov Enhanced Log In