News

• CMS Seeks Public Input on Strengthening Domestic Supply Chain for PPE, Essential Medicines
• CMS Announces Selection of Drugs for Third Cycle of Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, Including First-Ever Part B Drugs
• CMS Proposes Rule to Strengthen Oversight of Organ Procurement Organizations and Protect Patients
• CMS Proposes 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Payment Policies to Improve Payment Accuracy & Sustainability
• DMEPOS Competitive Bidding: Next Round & FAQs
• FY 2025 Medicare Fee-for-Service Improper Payment Rate
• Laboratories: Paper Fee Coupons & CLIA Certificates Ending March 1

Compliance

• Pneumatic Compression Devices: Prevent Claim Denials

Claims, Pricers & Codes

• HCPCS Application Summaries & Coding Determinations: Drugs & Biologicals

Events

• Hospital Price Transparency Webinar: Reviewing CY 2026 OPPS & ASC Final Rule Updates – February 11

MLN Matters® Articles

• Method II Critical Access Hospital: Professional Billing Requirements for Emergency Department Services

Publications & Multimedia

• Medicare Billing: CMS-1450 & 837I – Revised
• Medicare Billing: CMS-1500 & 837P – Revised

From Our Federal Partners

• New World Screwworm: Outbreak Moves into Northern Mexico