MLN Connects® Newsletter for Thursday, May 7, 2026

News

• Electronic Prior Authorization Improvements: Get Involved & Start Testing
• Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Starts July 1
• CMS Extends Deadlines for GENEROUS Model Applications for Drug Manufacturers & States
• HETS Action Required: Enroll Third-Party Vendors for Access by May 11
• Open Payments: Review Your Data by May 15
• Hospitals: Report Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Data by July 31
• DMEPOS: Send Enrollment Appeals & Rebuttals to Your National Provider Enrollment Contractor
• Medicare Shared Savings Program: Application Toolkit Materials

Compliance

• Global Surgery: Accurately Report Postoperative Visits

Events

• CCSQ Quarterly Stakeholder Webinar – May 12