• 1 Regulations: PROVIDERS WIN NPI REPRIEVE

• 2 Competitive Bidding: FINALLY, A FINAL RULE ON BIDDING -- BUT ONE REPLETE WITH RISKS

• 3 Reimbursement: AT-A-GLANCE GUIDE TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING'S PHASE ONE

• 4 Accreditation: PHYSICIANS, THERAPISTS EXEMPT FROM BIDDING PROCESS

• 5 Legislation: SUPPLIERS PIN HOPES TO PENDING BIDDING LEGISLATION

• 6 Bidding: USE YOUR CMS-1500 BREATHER WISELY

• 7 Industry Notes: LAWMAKERS LOOKING FOR MEDICARE BUDGET CUTS