• 1 Therapy: Get Ready For Required Measurements, Reassessments For Therapy

• 2 Prospective Payment System: New Regs Likely To Intensify HHA Therapist Shortage

• 3 Billing: PPS Rule Targets Therapy Assistant Use For Scrutiny

• 4 Labor Law: Lawmakers Want To Kill HHA Companionship Exemption

• 5 Industry Notes: CMS Issues Bidding Instructions To HHAs

• 6 DME Suppliers Continue Fight Against Competitive Bidding.

• 7 OIG Shines Spotlight On Language Services.

• 8 Feds Implement RAC Checks And Balances.

• 9 Follow Contractor's Q Code Advice For Hospice

• 10 CMS To Pharmacies: Don't Dump Accreditation Yet

• 11 Tap Accreditor's Resources For Falls Prevention Help

• 12 Therapy Inquiry Dogs HHA Companies, Despite Profits

• 13 National Chain Sets Sights On Med Cert Market

• 14 Five Defendants Plead Guilty In Florida HHA Scam