MLN Connects® Newsletter for Thursday, March 26, 2026

News

• CMS Rule Phases Out Fax Machines, Snail Mail to Save Taxpayers $781.98M a Year
• Hospitals: OPPS Drug Acquisition Cost Survey Deadline Extended to April 7
• Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories: Get Ready to Report Starting May 1
• Nutrition-Related Health Conditions: Recommend Medicare Preventive Services

Compliance

Acute Care Hospital Outpatient Services for Hospice Enrollees: Reduce Improper Payments

Claims, Pricers & Codes

• Stem Cell Transplant National Coverage Determination: Reprocessing Certain Part A Claims
• Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files & Revisions: April Update

Events

• Quarter 4 FY 2025 PEPPER for Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals Webinar – April 7

MLN Matters® Articles

• Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System: April 2026 Update

Publications & Multimedia

• CMS Burden Reduction Conference Videos
• Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Supplies - Revised

From Our Federal Partners

• VA Family Member Programs: Updated Guidance for Decision Reviews & Appeals