General Information Guide

Medicare Learning Network®

You will see the MLN logo on our website. The MLN is a registered trademark of the CMS and the brand name for official information health care professionals can trust. CMS’ Catalog of products is available on the MLN Publications & Multimedia CMS website.

CMS’ three-part goal is better care for individuals, better health for the population and lower cost through improvements.

As a part of CMS, the MLN strives to help meet these goals and challenges through its national provider education products and services.

These products and services are designed to promote national consistency of information related to CMS Programs. By giving health care professionals the tools and knowledge they need to successfully navigate CMS Programs business requirements, the MLN ultimately allows health care professionals more time to focus on providing quality care for beneficiaries.

The MLN Catalog is part of an ongoing effort to be responsive to the education needs of the health care professional community.

The MLN includes:

  • MLN Educational Publications and Tools
  • MLN Matters® Articles
  • MLN Web-based Training Courses (Many offer Continuing Education Credits)
  • MLN Podcasts and Media
  • CMS Continuing Education Program (administered by the MLN)
  • MLN Connects® National Provider Calls
  • MLN Connects® Provider Association Partnerships and
  • MLN Connects® Provider eNews

The MLN Catalog contains brief descriptions of each offering. Downloadable items include clickable links that allow you to view products or get more information as you browse. 

MLN Matters® Network is the place where health care professionals can find nationally consistent articles on new and revised Medicare policies. The CMS website is updated frequently so please visit these excellent educational tools often!

Reviewed 10/18/2024