• 1 Fraud & Abuse: Don’t Expect Oversight To Let Up, Federal Report Indicates

• 2 Hospice: Hospices Ask For More Significant Wage Index Relief

• 3 Mergers & Acquisitions: PE-Backed Chain Grows Rapidly

• 4 Surveys & Certification: Check Updated Survey Memo For Emergency Preparedness Testing Requirements

• 5 HIPAA: Use These 7 Steps To Make Sure Your Patient Privacy Laws Comply With State Laws, Too

• 6 Industry Notes: States Have Another Year To Use Home- And Community-Based Services Funds

• 7 Industry Notes: Medicare Switches Enrollment, CHOW, COI Functions From Regional Offices To Contractors For HHAs

• 8 Industry Notes: Add 1 More Step To Your PECOS To-Do List

• 9 Industry Notes: Hospice Study's Findings On Dementia Patients' Care Surprises UC Researchers