April 21, 2023
Length of Stay and How it Impacts Hospitals
For hospitals, managing the length of stay is not a new concern. What has changed, however, for many hospitals is the level of attention and focus on it. At the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Samantha Crist
April 18, 2023
Promoting Patient Access in a Productivity Compensation Environment
Hospital systems and healthcare organizations that employ physicians have struggled to promote patient access. Access issues may result from misaligned compensation and organizational goals, practice operations process or capacity issues […]
Read MoreApril 6, 2023
Hospital Wage Index Reporting Timeline for 2023
This article has been updated as of July 13, 2023. This time of the year there is a lot of activity with the Hospital Wage Index reporting. We want to […]
Read MoreMarch 22, 2023
Contract Services: Impact on Wage Index
In the past several years, hospitals have continued to feel the impact of increased utilization of contract nursing and other contract services. Although these services have developed into a major […]
Read MoreMarch 10, 2023
Capital Efficiency Concepts: How to Evaluate Capital Purchases
Rising interest rates and historic inflation are impacting hospital purchasing decisions. Using capital efficiency concepts in making hospital purchasing plans is as important as ever. What is Capital Efficiency? Capital […]
Read MoreMarch 8, 2023
Period 4 Reporting Now Open: PRF Update
We’re entering the final weeks of Period 4 reporting period that closes on March 31, 2023. Period 4 reporting is required for any organization that received more than $10,000 in […]
Read MoreMarch 2, 2023
Blue Named One of Indiana’s Best Places to Work
CARMEL, Ind. (March 2, 2023) – Blue & Co., LLC is honored to be named among Indiana’s Best Places to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. This is the […]
Read MoreMarch 1, 2023
Feasibility Studies: Helping Organizations Make Informed Decisions
Conducting a feasibility study is an essential step in determining the viability of implementing a new healthcare program, service, or project. These studies help healthcare organizations assess the potential risks […]
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2023
Kayla May Named Indy’s Best & Brightest Honoree
CARMEL, Ind. – Blue & Co., LLC is delighted to share that Kayla May, CPA, has been selected as a 2023 Indy’s Best & Brightest Honoree by the Junior Achievement […]
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2023
Employee Retention Tax Credit Eligibility: Unraveling the Mystery
If you have attended a continuing education conference in the past year or opened your business’ mail since 2021, you have likely heard that you might be eligible for a […]
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