• 1 Reimbursement: Brace For 'Shocking' Level Of PECOS Denials In New Year

• 2 Edits: Use These 8 Tactics To Prevent PECOS Denials

• 3 Policies & Procedures: Add This Step To Intake Or Risk Entire Episode Reimbursement

• 4 Finance: Home Care Chains' Profits Sag In Third Quarter

• 5 Mergers & Acquisitions: Rough Reimbursement Seas For HHAs Could Encourage Increased M&A Activity

• 6 Human Resources: Become A Great Motivator And Lead Your Team To Success

• 7 Industry Note: Medicare Cracks Down On Inpatient Hospital Billing For Hospice Patients

• 8 Industry Note: Use This MAC Tool To Ease CCN Implementation Dec. 9

• 9 Industry Note: Buckle Down On Rehospitalization Efforts

• 10 Industry Note: CERT Sets 60-Day Limit

• 11 Industry Note: NPSGs Hold Steady

• 12 Industry Note: Kindred Buy Creates Unit To Rival Gentiva's Size

• 13 Industry Note: Agencies Expand In N.Y.

• 14 Industry Note: Louisiana HHA Faces Poor Wound Care Accusations