MLN Connects for Thursday, January 29, 2026

Published 01/29/2026

MLN Connects® Newsletter for Thursday, January 29, 2026 [links-2.govdelivery.com]

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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