Medicare Beneficiaries Fight ALJ Transfer
Phoenix Two Medicare beneficiaries and a national organization seeking certification as a class action have filed a lawsuit against CMS challenging recent
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HomeCare Staff
HomeCare staff Meg Herndon and Hannah Wolfson were joined by writers Kristin Easterling and Gail Short to tell these stories. Tamara Davie’s photo on page 32 was taken by Ursula Hope Photography.
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Health Spending Growth Slows
Baltimore The nation's 2004 health spending increased 7.9 percent its lowest growth rate in four years to $1.9 trillion, or $6,280 per person, according -
Industry Sweats Budget Bill Vote
Washington With the House of Representatives scheduled for a final vote on the 2006 federal budget reconciliation bill in early February, at press time -
HomeCare Web Poll
If oxygen rentals are capped at 36 months, what portion of your revenues will be affected? 10% or less 37% 11% to 25% 19% 26% to 50% 14% More than 50% -
Missouri Senators Form Medicaid Fraud Panel
Jefferson City, Mo. Missouri lawmakers have put together a special committee to investigate Medicaid provider fraud in the state. The committee was formed -
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CMS Finalizes Inherent Reasonableness Rule
Baltimore In an effort to eliminate excessive profits, CMS announced last month that it would continue to reduce reimbursements for some Medicare Part -
TRENDS
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Notable & Quotable
This belongs to you. If you are concerned about any of the recent actions Congress has taken that will affect your patients or your business, then let -
Sleep Therapy
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