• 1 Legislation: LAWMAKERS SHUN HOME CARE CUTS--FOR THE MOMENT

• 2 Lawsuits: BEWARE OF KICKBACKS MORPHING INTO FALSE CLAIMS

• 3 Reimbursement: HHAs READY TO HEAD TO COURT OVER THERAPIST PAY

• 4 Medical Review: MEDICARE HALVES PAYMENT ERROR RATE IN 2005

• 5 Strategy: DIVERSIFY TO THRIVE IN NEW HOME CARE WORLD

• 6 Case Study: VNA BUSINESS SKYROCKETS UNDER PRIVATE PAY MODEL

• 7 Industry Notes: WAGE INDEX BILLING CONFUSION HOUNDS HOSPICES