• 1 Fraud & Abuse: HHA REFERRAL KICKBACK SCHEME BITES BACK

• 2 Referrals: SAFEGUARD YOURSELF AGAINST KICKBACKS WITH THESE 5 TIPS

• 3 Regulations: INSPECT DME QUALITY STANDARDS WITH A FINE-TOOTH COMB

• 4 Disasters: MORE KATRINA RELIEF ON THE WAY

• 5 Reimbursement: AVOID DME PAYMENT BLUES WITH BLUE CROSS NUMBER

• 6 Compensation: HHAs PREPARE FOR COURT CASES TO DEFEND PT PAY

• 7 Industry Notes: CLOCK TICKS ON NPI APPLICATIONS