It’s webinar season at Blue & Co., LLC.!
Check out all of our upcoming events for the week of December, 14.
Monday, December 14
Panel Discussion Regarding Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Webinar – Free to attend
On Monday, December 14 from noon – 1 p.m. EST, Blue & Co., LLC will be hosting a panel discussion regarding Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Panelists will discuss the most common questions they are receiving regarding PPP.
This includes:
- Forms and documentation needed for the forgiveness application
- EIDL loans and EIDL Advances and affects on forgiveness
- Forgiveness application timelines
- The “necessity forms” and loans exceeding $2 million
- Deductibility of forgiven expenses for taxes and other tax considerations
- Treatment of PPP loans for financial reporting
Tuesday, December 15
Importance of Data in Industry 4.0 Webinar – Free to attend
On Tuesday, December 15 from noon – 1 p.m. EST, Tom Skoog, Cybersecurity & Data Management Practice Leader, and Stephen Stringer, CPA, will lead a discussion on Industry 4.0 and how manufacturers can best collect, manage, and protect data.
We will discuss:
- Technological innovations in manufacturing and Industry 4.0
- Why data is so important to manufacturers of all sizes and how to best collect, manage, and protect it
- Cybersecurity threats and the impact on manufacturers.
Wednesday, December 16
OSCPA Manufacturing Town Hall Reunion – Free to attend
Join OSCPA and Blue & Co. on Wednesday, December 16 from noon to 1 p.m. EST for a Manufacturing Executive Town Hall Discussion.
In June 2020, we had our initial discussion with our panelists on the manufacturing challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic including employee safety, Payroll Protection Program (PPP), and labor market strategies.
The Panelists will discuss:
- Changes in Business Over the Last Six Months
- Employee safety with recent COVID-19 case spikes
- Labor Market Outlook
- Supply Chain
- Lessons Learned by the Panelists in 2020
- How the Panelists are Preparing for 2020
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HFMA Region 6 – Physician Medical Group Recovery Strategies – Free to attend
The impact of COVID-19 and continued reimbursement challenges make these efforts even more critical at this time. Blue & Co has developed expertise in analyzing medical group performance and implementing key initiatives to improve financial viability.
Join us Wednesday, December 16, from noon – 1 p.m. EST, to learn about Physician Medical Group Recovery Strategies. This event is being put on by HFMA – Region 6 and is free for you to attend.
During this session, we will discuss:
- Review the detailed key performance indicators of the medical group
- Understand best practices for successful management of the medical group – patient access, provider productivity and compensation, etc.
- Understand the proposed 2021 changes in reimbursement to the medical group
- Review strategies for measuring and limiting network outmigration
Thursday, December 17
Cybersecurity Requirements in the Dept. of Defense Supply Chain: Implementing NIST 800-171 & CMMC Webinar – Free to attend
On December 17, from noon – 1 p.m. EST, Tom Skoog, Cybersecurity & Data Management Practice Leader, and Doug Wise, CPA, will lead a discussion new Department of Defense Cybersecurity requirements for the construction industry.
During this session, we will discuss:
- The New Department of Defense Supply Chain Cybersecurity Requirements for Construction Firms
- The Steps Required to be Compliant
- How You Can Start Now in Your Compliance Planning
2020 Blue & Co. CMS Final Ruling Webinar – Free to attend
CMS has recently issued their final changes to the 2021 Physician Fee Schedule. These changes are expected to have a significant impact on RVUs, wRVUs, and overall reimbursement. Additionally, with the wRVU changes, total physician compensation will likely be impacted as well.
Join us Thursday, December 17, from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST to learn how the CMS Final Ruling may impact your bottom line.
During this session, we will discuss:
- Proposed vs Final Ruling
- Dollar Impact (Medicare vs all payers, with example)
- Component Breakdown (RVUs, wRVU, Reimbursement, E&M visits)
- Effects on Compensation
Want additional insights? Download the 2021 CMS Final Ruling Whitepaper.
Friday, December 18
Planning for Year-End and 2021 Webinar – Free to attend
Join Blue & Co. and HK Financial Services on Friday, December 18 from 11:00 a.m – 12:15 p.m. EST for a discussion on Planning for Year-End and 2021.
The Panelists will discuss:
- TCJA tax matters which will impact 2020 and possibly 2021
- Year-end planning matters related to the CARES Act
- The Biden Tax Plan
- The PPP process and any changes that have occurred within the past few months
- Year-end investment strategies and planning
