• 1 Quality: Lighten HHAs' Load For Rehospitalization Measures, Providers Urge CMS

• 2 Regulations: End To Government Shutdown Benefits Providers Waiting On Medicare Services

• 3 HIPAA: Properly Handle Disclosure Restriction Requests Under New HIPAA Rules

• 4 Education: Get Training On PPS Final Rule When It's Hot Off The Presses

• 5 Industry Note: Another Contractor Is Looking Over Your Shoulder

• 6 Industry Note: More Patients Starting Hospice In Last 3 Days Of Life

• 7 Industry Note: Congressmen Want To Cap Home Health Episodes

• 8 Industry Note: Tap New MAC Education Tools On Finance

• 9 Industry Note: Qui Tam Bounty Hunters Encourage Whistleblowers

• 10 Industry Note: HH MAC Experiences Mystery Payment Delays

• 11 Industry Note: Chain Buys Hospital-Based Home Care Units

• 12 Industry Note: One More County Plans To End Home Care

• 13 Industry Note: Whistleblower Protests Settlement Amount In Court