Providing annual wellness visits to patients covered by Medicare is a great way to grow your revenue year after year, whether you’re a practice of one physician or a large hospital […]
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Performing Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) provides a unique value that benefits your healthcare organization, providers and your patients. AWVs align with population health management, and can identify any needs for […]
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Beginning in 2011, Medicare began covering the Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) as a yearly appointment with a primary care provider (PCP) to create or update a personalized prevention plan at […]
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Written by Christopher Hemans, CHCRS, Manager Every year, billions of dollars hinge on a little-known process known as Medicare geo-reclassification. For hospitals, the difference between thriving and struggling can come […]
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For hospitals that depend on 340B savings, optimizing the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) percentage that drives 340B eligibility should be treated as a financial and operational priority. In simple terms, […]
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As of 2025, there were approximately 200,000 dentists practicing in the United States. Of these, nearly 35% of them were 55 years or older. In 2023, the average retirement age […]
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For hospitals that would like to withdraw an approved Geographic Reclassification, the publishing of the FY 2027 proposed rule starts the 45-day window for withdrawing approved Medicare Geographic Classification Review […]
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The 340B Drug Pricing Program is more than a pharmacy benefit; it is a lifeline for vulnerable communities and patients. However, as federal scrutiny and manufacturer challenges intensify, maintaining program […]
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In early April 2026, a notice was sent from CMS to each MAC regarding the April 30th, 2026, release of the final FY 2027 wage index data PUFs. May 29th, […]
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It’s March Madness, and we are not talking about basketball. The clock is ticking on the FY 2027 Medicare Wage Index; this process moves quickly, and missing a deadline can […]
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By Andrew Eiler, CPA, CCIFP, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Retainage: Track It Like the Cash It Is Retainage is intended to protect project owners and encourage project completion, […]
By Walter Eckert, CPA, CVA, CEPA, Director at Blue & Co. Finding the right replacement property before selling your current investment property can create both an opportunity and a timing […]
By Beth Anne Akers, CPA, Manager, and Caroline Paulus, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. An endowment fund is a powerful signal of an organization’s long-term commitment to its mission. […]
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