• 1 SUPPLIERS: Bidding Rule Prompts Trade Groups' Call To Action

• 2 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS: No Backup Source For Providers Who Rely On CAP Vendor For Drugs

• 3 HOSPICES: Continuous Care Probe Hits Hospices

• 4 HIPAA: Redouble Privacy Rule Efforts--Or Risk Fines, Lawsuits

• 5 MEDICAL REVIEW: Combat Continuous Care Scrutiny With 6 Steps

• 6 HHAs: Soaring Gas Prices Squeeze HHA, Employee Budgets

• 7 IMAGING: Imaging Reimbursement Could Be In For A Third Hit Soon

• 8 INDUSTRY NOTES: Providers Say Good-Bye To Part B Carriers And Hello To MAC Transition