• 1 Survey & Certification: HEFTY SURVEY FEES ARE CLOSER THAN EVER

• 2 Regulations: READ RULE'S FINE PRINT ON SURVEY FEES

• 3 Competitive Bidding: FEDS UPDATE BIDDING SYSTEM TO PREVENT DATA LOSS

• 4 Reimbursement: INDUSTRY DECLARES WAR ON CUT FOR CASE MIX CREEP

• 5 Prospective Payment System: LUPAs, REFINEMENT CRITICISMS

• 6 Hospice: SPLIT YOUR HOSPICE CLAIMS OR LOSE REIMBURSEMENT

• 7 Industry Notes: PROVIDERS BREATHE EASIER OVER EXCESSIVE CHARGES RULE