• 1 Managed Care: IS MANAGED CARE TAKING A BITE OUT OF YOUR BOTTOM LINE?

• 2 Reimbursement: TAKE 6 STEPS TO BETTER MANAGE MANAGED CARE

• 3 Contractors: SUPPLIERS HOPE FOR SMOOTH TRANSITION FROM DMERCS TO MACs

• 4 Case Study: USE SAFE HARBOR TO WARD OFF KICKBACK CHARGES

• 5 Compliance: HOW TO R.O.P.E. IN RUNAWAY RULES

• 6 Bankruptcy: BEWARE--IF YOU GO BANKRUPT, MEDICARE CAN STILL FREEZE PAYMENTS

• 7 Industry Notes: CMS POISED TO CHANGE PAY RATES WHEN BUDGET LAW PASSES