The deadline for hospitals to submit the Occupational Mix Survey is June 30, 2026. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) collects this data every three years on the […]
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Outsourcing is a common practice in all areas of business, including the healthcare sector. Although this is a major expense for a hospital, it can influence the wage index factor […]
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Low Volume Payment Adjustment attestation period has been extended. Congress recently passed a short-term temporary extension, extending the deadline to January 30, […]
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In our last thought leadership, we gave an update on new pricing transparency rules. Within the same rule, CMS requires a new cost report worksheet that utilizes the new pricing […]
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What to Expect from CMS in 2026 As we close out 2025 after a year of regulatory challenges, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) enter 2026 amid evolving CMS rules, heightened compliance […]
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CARMEL, Ind. (December 17, 2025) – Blue & Co., LLC is proud to announce the appointment of five firm leaders to head key industry niches and service lines, strengthening the […]
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Join our Post Acute Care team of experts for informative webinars throughout 2026. January January 22, 2026 – 1pm: The New Era of Falls with Major Injury Measurement: What SNFs […]
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Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Method II Claim Updates Effective January 1, 2026, Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Method II claims will be denied if the Attending & Rendering providers have not […]
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As 2025 draws to a close, veterinary practice owners are focused on positioning their businesses for optimal tax outcomes and avoiding year-end surprises. One of the most common questions we […]
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As 2025 draws to a close, dental practice owners are focused on positioning their businesses for optimal tax outcomes and avoiding year-end surprises. One of the most common questions we […]
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The headline number from mid-2026 is technically encouraging: hospital revenue is growing. But revenue figures have a way of obscuring what’s actually happening on the margin line and right now […]
Unrelated business income (UBI) remains one of the most fact-intensive areas of federal tax compliance for all exempt-organizations, particularly healthcare organizations. As health systems diversify revenue, expand ancillary services, and […]
By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Starting Point The first half of 2026 has remained relatively stable among the public dealership groups, with new profit per vehicle […]
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