• 1 Prospective Payment System: BRACE FOR FURTHER CUTS DUE TO CASE MIX CREEP

• 2 Competitive Bidding: COMPETITIVE BIDDING TO STRIKE NON-BIDDING-AREA PROVIDERS TOO

• 3 Regulations: HOME HEALTH CONTRACTOR SWITCH GETS ROCKIER

• 4 Medical Review: MEDICARE BOUNTY HUNTERS COULD TURN ATTENTION TO HOME CARE

• 5 Industry Notes: OIG PUTS HOSPICE RESPITE CARE UNDER THE MICROSCOPE