Baltimore

Michael Hash, acting administrator for the Health Care Financing Administration since Oct. 1, left his position at the agency on Dec. 15.

"In the short term, I expect to recharge my batteries, enjoy the holidays and focus on the next stage of my career," Hash said in a farewell to HCFA staff. Hash had replaced former administrator Nancy-Ann DeParle, who left in September to take a position at Harvard University.

Robert Berenson, M.D., current director of HCFA's Center for Health Plans and Providers, will replace Hash as acting administrator until a new administrator is named by the president.

The Stimulite sport cushion by Supracor shown on page 130 of HomeCare's October issue should have been described as moisture-resistant and shock-absorbent.

The product by Apex Foot Health Industries shown on page 171 of the October issue is the Bio 2600, not the Bio Boot.