MLN Connects for Thursday, February 5, 2026

Published 02/05/2026

MLN Connects® Newsletter for Thursday, February 5, 2026 [links-2.govdelivery.com]

News

* Hospitals: Submit Data for OPPS Drug Acquisition Cost Survey by March 31

Compliance

* Skilled Nursing Facilities: Accurately Report Your Related Party Costs

MLN Matters® Articles

* Acute Kidney Injury & ESRD Billing: Ending the AX Modifier Requirement

* Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment: January 2026 Update

Publications & Multimedia

* Behavioral Health Integration Services — Revised

* Information for Rural Health Clinics — Revised

* Medicare Preventive Services — Revised


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