• 1 Budget: BUDGET AX THREATENS HOME CARE PROVIDERS

• 2 Disaster Relief: HHS RELAXES MEDICARE REQUIREMENTS FOR FLOOD AREAS

• 3 Competitive Bidding: NEW BILLS OFFER BIDDING RELIEF

• 4 Prospective Payment System: DON'T COUNT ON NRS PAYMENTS YOU DON'T GET

• 5 Therapy: EXPECT MORE THERAPY CAP EXCEPTIONS IN THE FUTURE--IF YOU'RE LUCKY

• 6 Industry Notes: BILL AIMS TO EASE HHAs' FUEL PRICE WOES

• 7 In-Service: TAP THIS VITAL INFORMATION WITHOUT WASTING ANY GAS MONEY