MLN Connects® Newsletter for Thursday, April 30, 2026

News

• CMS & FDA Announce RAPID Coverage Pathway to Accelerate Patient Access to Life-Changing Medical Devices
• Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories: Required Reporting Starts May 1
• HETS Action Required: Enroll Third-Party Vendors for Access by May 11
• Nurses May Qualify for Up to $40,000 in Student Loan Repayment
• Reduce Chronic Disease & Improve Health with Physical Activity and Nutrition

Compliance

• Manual Wheelchairs: Prevent Claim Denials

Claims, Pricers & Codes

• Ultrasound Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening: Updated Coding Information

Events

• CCSQ Quarterly Stakeholder Webinar - May 12

MLN Matters® Articles

• Vaccine Administration National Fee Schedule: July 2026 Quarterly Update
• Stay of Enrollment - Revised

Publications & Multimedia

• Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule: Reporting Private Payor Data
• Fix Death Date Errors in Medicare Records