• 1 Compliance: GET YOUR NPI DUCKS IN A ROW TO AVOID PENALTIES

• 2 Competitive Bidding: COMPETITIVE BIDDING CHALLENGES SMALL PROVIDERS

• 3 Competitive Bidding: FEDS OPEN 'INITIAL REGISTRATION' PERIOD FOR SUPPLIERS

• 4 Reimbursement: STAY OUT OF HOT WATER WITH YOUR COMP TIME POLICY

• 5 Compensation: USE THESE 6 POINTERS TO SIDESTEP COMP TIME PITFALLS

• 6 Managed Care: BEWARE THIS MEDICARE ADVANTAGE POLICY CHANGE

• 7 Industry Notes: GET READY TO DEFEND YOUR LONG-STAY HOSPICE CLAIMS