Home Health & Hospice Week
Industry Note:
Pay Up Or Appeal For Incarcerated Denials
Published on Fri Aug 16, 2013
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VNA Shutters Medicare HHA Business
A 45-year-old nonprofit VNA is closing its home health agency unit due to lower reimbursement, [...] - Industry Note:
Former HHA Owner Draws 4-Year Jail Term
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