MLN Connects® Newsletter for Thursday, July 23, 2026

News

• CMS Modernizes Nursing Home Oversight with New Risk-Based Survey Approach Designed to Highlight High Performance, Encourage Improvement
• Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories: Act Now Before Reporting Period Ends
• Medicare Providers: Join an Accountable Care Organization for Performance Year 2027
• Clinical Laboratories: Submit Your Comments on CLIA Regulations by September 14
• All Medicare Facility Types: Get Ready for the PEPPER Relaunch
• Medicare Beneficiary Date of Death: Manual Update

Compliance

• Enteral Nutrition: Prevent Claim Denials

Publications & Multimedia

• DMEPOS Payments for Inpatient Stays