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Industry Note:

Record-Breaking HIPAA Settlement Announced

Published on Fri Nov 30, 2018

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Home Health & Hospice Week

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Fraud & Abuse:
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Reimbursement:
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Industry Note:
Mind Your POC Signatures Or Face Denials
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Industry Note:
HIS Guidance Has Changed, But HIS Items Have Not
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Industry Note:
See Your HH PPS Rates For 2019
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Industry Note:
Wildfire-Impacted Agencies Qualify For OASIS Waiver
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Industry Note:
OCR Updates HIPAA Audit Protocols
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Industry Note:
Record-Breaking HIPAA Settlement Announced
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