In this issue:

- Gear Up for Increased CMS Scrutiny of Hospice Services for Assisted Living Facility Residents

- Happy New Year from the DC District Court - Companionship Exemption Lives On!!

- DEA Rules On Disposal of Controlled Substances - What's Up?

- How to Mitigate Compliance Risks with BYOD

- Excerpt from Gear Up for Increased CMS Scrutiny of Hospice Services for Assisted Living Facility Residents:

A recent study issued by the evaluation and policy division of the U.S. DHHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) indicates that hospices can expect increased scrutiny regarding the services they provide to assisted living facility residents.