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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
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