July 22, 2026
What are Annual Wellness Visits?
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 […]
Read MoreAuthor: Samantha Crist
July 20, 2026
Community Benefit Reporting Remains in the Spotlight: What Tax-Exempt Hospitals Should Know
By Kim Scifres, CPA, Principal Tax-exempt hospitals continue to face increasing scrutiny from lawmakers, regulators, researchers, and the public regarding how they demonstrate the value they provide to their communities. […]
Read MoreJuly 15, 2026
Medicare Geographic Reclassification: Eligibility, Deadlines, and Wage Index Impact for Hospitals
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 […]
Read MoreJuly 8, 2026
Medicare Cost Report Worksheet S-12: Getting Prepared for the New Requirement
Beginning with cost reporting periods ending on or after January 1, 2026, many acute care hospitals will face a new Medicare cost reporting requirement: Worksheet S-12. For the first time, […]
Read MoreJune 5, 2026
Illinois Now Accepting Applications for $28.2 Million in Rural Hospital Transformation Grant Funding
The application window for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Hospital Transformation Planning Grants opened on May 19, 2026. Illinois’ 97 eligible rural hospitals have until Wednesday, June 17, 2026, […]
Read MoreMay 14, 2026
Proactive DSH Strategy for Preserving 340B Eligibility
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, […]
Read MoreMay 6, 2026
The Optimal Retirement Age for Dentists: A Financial Perspective
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 […]
Read MoreApril 20, 2026
MGCRB Reclassification Withdrawal: What Hospitals Need to Know for FY 2027
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 […]
Read MoreApril 16, 2026
Beyond Compliance: The Strategic Value of Independent External 340B Audits
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 […]
Read MoreApril 6, 2026
FY 2027 Medicare Wage Index Final PUFs: Key Deadlines and Hospital Correction Rules
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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