Home Health & Hospice Week

Industry Notes

• Don't get too comfortable with the idea of Dr. Donald Berwick as the new CMS Administrator. After leaving the top CMS spot open for more than a year, President Obama officially nominated Berwick April 19. Observers predict tough opposition to Berwick's nomination from Senate Republicans. Among topics Senators are expected to grill Berwick on are end-of-life issues.
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