July 24, 2023
Annual Wellness Visits: Implementation Process
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 […]
Read MoreAuthor: Samantha Crist
July 17, 2023
Proposed 340B Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Solution
On Friday July 7th, 2023, CMS released a proposed rule outlining a plan to correct and reverse the 340B payment cuts from calendar years (CY) 2018 through 2022, including a […]
Read MoreJuly 12, 2023
Annual Wellness Visits: Understanding the Value They Bring
Performing Annual Wellness Visits (AWV) provide a unique value that benefit your healthcare organization, providers and more importantly, your patients. AWVs aligns with population health management, and can identify any […]
Read MoreJune 22, 2023
What are Annual Wellness Visits?
Beginning 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 no […]
Read MoreJune 12, 2023
Blue Named a 2023 Best Employers in Ohio
CARMEL, Ind. (June 12, 2023) – Blue & Co., LLC is honored to announce that it has been ranked as one of the 2023 Best Employers in Ohio by Best […]
Read MoreMay 8, 2023
How to Manage Clinical Validation Denials
In the past several years, hospitals have continued to feel the impact on revenue from Clinical Validation Denials (CVD). The need for a robust CDI team to capture support for […]
Read MoreMay 8, 2023
Margin Improvement: Optimizing Financial Performance
Ensuring the long-term financial viability of a health system requires constant attention to the operating statement. This involves assessing the current state of your healthcare organization and critically comparing the […]
Read MoreMay 4, 2023
Blue Named One of Kentucky’s Best Places to Work
CARMEL, Ind. (May 3, 2023) – Blue & Co., LLC is honored to be named among the Best Places to Work in Kentucky by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the […]
Read MoreApril 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 MoreApril 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 […]
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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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By Joell Grisel, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Financial technology keeps evolving at a pace that is hard for many not-for-profits to keep up with. At Blue & Co., […]
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At Blue & Co., that “why” traces back to our founder, Ron Blue, whose values still influence how we support our people and serve our clients today.![]()
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From personalized learning opportunities to a culture that encourages growth, we’re proud to carry that legacy forward every day.![]()
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A 20-Year Relationship Recognized![]()
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We’re proud to share that Walt Eckert has been named Service Partner of the Year by long-time client P&D Builders.![]()
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This recognition reflects more than two decades of partnership, supporting P&D Builders through everything from tax and accounting to complex strategic initiatives.![]()
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Most recently, Walt worked alongside his team and Jane Shawver, President of Blue Benefits Consulting to design and implement a cash balance retirement plan launching in 2025, building on prior work to strengthen their partner buy-sell structure and long-term planning.![]()
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It’s a great example of what strong client relationships can accomplish over time.![]()
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Congratulations to Walt on this well-deserved recognition and thank you to P&D Builders for the continued trust and partnership.
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