Safe harbor rules create infusion confusion. Physician ties may put business in a bind

Home infusion has been one of healthcare's healthiest businesses, but providers are concerned about the future in light of new "safe harbor" guidelines and recent crackdowns by the HHS inspector general's office. Despite that uncertainty, the industry continues to prosper: Revenues have risen at an estimated 25% annual rate, thanks to home infusion's ability to get patients out of hospitals quicker.