MLN Connects for Thursday, March 12, 2026

Published 03/12/2026

MLN Connects® Newsletter for Thursday, March 12, 2026 [links-2.govdelivery.com]

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


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