• 1 Prospective Payment System: PEP REPRIEVE PUTS OFF COSTLY TAKEBACKS A BIT LONGER

• 2 Billing: AVOID PEP DISASTER IN 4 EASY STEPS

• 3 Reimbursement: MORE CLAIMS REJECTIONS LIKELY FOR DIALYSIS SUPPLIES

• 4 Legislation: LEGISLATORS PROPOSE HHA HELP AT DME EXPENSE

• 5 Coverage: NATIONAL COVERAGE POLICIES SHOULD RULE, REPORT SAYS

• 6 Survey & Certification: HHA BEARS BRUNT OF SURVEY DELAYS

• 7 Industry Notes: AMERICAN HOMEPATIENT BANKRUPTCY PLAN APPROVED

• 8 Utilization: NEW YORK LEADS, OREGON LAGS IN VISITS PER EPISODE