• 1 Compliance: OIG Green Lights Introductory Visits For Home Health

• 2 Compliance: Use These 7 Pointers To Keep Your Intro Visits Legit

• 3 Diagnosis Coding: Keep Diagnosis Codes, OASIS Forms Straight As ICD-10 Nears

• 4 HIPAA: Court Decision May Discourage HIPAA Suits Over Laptop Thefts

• 5 Human Resources: Improve Your Interview Process

• 6 Hospice: Cost Report Changes Afoot For Variety Of Hospice Types

• 7 Industry Note: Submit F2F For All Reviewed Claims -- Even Recerts

• 8 Industry Note: MAC Targets HHAs For Medical Review With Their Own LOS, Payment Stats

• 9 Industry Note: Educate Yourself On Valid Exceptions For Late Notice Of Election Filing

• 10 Industry Note: Don't Call It A Merger: 2 Nonprofits Affiliate

• 11 Industry Note: 34-Year-Old Hospice Closes Inpatient Facility

• 12 Industry Note: National Chain To Increase Hospice Business By About 60% With Southern Acquisition

• 13 Reader Question: Warning: Dual Coding Will Bring You Denials