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USA - June 20 2012
The Federal Communications Commission recently adopted rules that will enable the growth of Medical Body Area Networks, low-power wideband networks that transmit a variety of patient data recorded through patient-worn sensors to a hub device.
USA - October 12 2011
The Office of Inspector General recently released its work plan for fiscal year 2012, which includes a number of “new start” reviews and activities that it plans to pursue during the next 12 months and beyond with respect to U.S. Department of Health & Human Services programs affecting post-acute providers.
USA - December 15 2010
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Final 2011 Home Health Agency Prospective Payment System update significantly clarifies the application of the 36-month change of ownership rule for home health agencies and exceptions to that rule.
USA - August 16 2010
As part of the 2011 update, CMS proposes changes affecting documentation of funding requirements, changes of ownership interests, and face-to-face encounter requirements.
