• 1 Hospice: LONG-AWAITED COPs REVAMP PLEASES HOSPICES

• 2 Regulations: HOSPICE COPs OVERHAUL NURSING HOME RELATIONSHIPS

• 3 Budget: MEDICARE BILL TAKES AIM AT OXYGEN, WHEELCHAIRS

• 4 Competitive Bidding: BIDDING STEAMROLLS TOWARD JULY 1 IMPLEMENTATION

• 5 Industry Notes: BEWARE NPI PROBLEMS FOR REFERRING PHYSICIANS

• 6 Compliance: BAN ON STAMPED DOC SIGNATURES REINFORCED FOR SURVEYS, PAYMENT