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Medicare tests program for smoking cessation; CMS proposes tracking hospital referrals to HHAs. -
Constant communication vital for resurvey success
While most home health agencies think of emergency preparedness plans to address business operations during a natural disaster or terrorist attack, the Visiting Nurse Health System (VNHS) in Atlanta discovered that a good emergency plan also is needed when a state survey results in condition of participation-level deficiencies that jeopardized the agencys participation in Medicare. -
HIPAA Q&A
This is the first in a series of periodic columns that will address specific questions related to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) implementation. -
Turn one-time gifts into long-term pledges
Your budget is shrinking. Reimbursement is dropping. Expenses are rising. How can you meet the growing need for funds? -
Nursing shortage brings rule switch: Contract nurses now meet requirement
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Blacks in Congress focus on end-of-life care
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Guest Column: Sept. 11, 2002: A grief counselor’s perspective
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News From the End-of-Life: Article examines palliative care, pain management
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News From the End-of-Life: Grants intended to boost geriatric nursing education
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Solving nursing shortage requires imagination