• 1 Prospective Payment: 2008 RATE FREEZE THREATENS HHAs

• 2 Competitive Bidding: USE NEW EXTENSION TO FINE-TUNE BIDS

• 3 OASIS: REVAMP YOUR PRESSURE ULCER STAGING, CMS INSTRUCTS

• 4 Fraud & Abuse: FEDS SEEK BONDS FROM SUPPLIERS

• 5 Regulations: L.A., HOUSTON HHAs WAIT FOR FRAUD INSTRUCTIONS

• 6 Assessment: NEW POST-ACUTE ASSESSMENT TOOL COULD BE HEADED YOUR WAY

• 7 Industry Notes: PROVIDERS GIVE MEDICARE CONTRACTORS A 'C' AVERAGE