• 1 Appeals: HHAs MUST TAKE ON MANAGED CARE APPEALS BURDEN

• 2 Managed Care: APPEALS REG THREATENS HHA-M+CO RELATIONSHIPS

• 3 Regulations: MASTER THESE MANAGED CARE APPEALS BASICS

• 4 Coding: SWITCHING FROM CAPPED RENTAL TO PURCHASE MAY GET EASIER

• 5 Legislation: RURAL ADD-ON SHELVED UNTIL MEDICARE BILL DEVELOPS

• 6 Reimbursement: GETTING CREATIVE WITH BONUSES UNDER IPS DOESN'T PAY OFF

• 7 Industry Notes: HOSPITALS GOOFING UP HOME CARE TRANSFERS