March 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 […]
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July 14, 2022
Period 3 Reporting Now Open: PRF Update
Reporting on Provider Relief Funds for Period 3 opened on July 1, 2022 and runs through September 30, 2022. Period 3 reporting is for any PRF payments you may have […]
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2022
Period 2 Reporting Portal is Now Open: PRF Update
It’s the second week of January and the Provider Relief Fund reporting portal is open for Period 2 reporting. The portal will remain open until March 31, 2022 and is […]
Read MoreDecember 15, 2021
Phase 4 Payments: HRSA is Prepared to Send Out More Money
HRSA is prepared to send out $9B of Phase 4 PRF payments to providers this week. 75% of Phase 4 applications are processed and ready to be paid this week […]
Read MoreOctober 18, 2021
PRF Phase 4 & ARP Rural Application Deadline Approaches
We have a short PRF update this week as the ARP Rural application deadline approaches. Reminder: The application portal closes at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26. Before you can […]
Read MoreOctober 12, 2021
Phase 4 and ARP Rural Payment Application
We are two weeks away from the deadline to submit your Phase 4 and ARP Rural Payment Application. These applications are due on October 26. If you haven’t started the […]
Read MoreOctober 4, 2021
ARP Rural Payment: PRF Weekly Update
Last week HRSA opened the application portal for the PRF Phase 4 distributions and the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural payments available to providers across the country. The biggest news […]
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2021
PRF Update: Phase 4 and ARP Additional Funds Webinar
As we approach the September 30th deadline to submit PRF reporting documents, join Blue & Co. advisors on Friday, October 1st at 12 p.m. EST for a webinar covering recent […]
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2021
Phase 4 of PRF Funding
Friday afternoon HRSA announced Phase 4 of PRF funding and the $8.5B of American Rescue Plan (ARP) payments as well as the outline of how those payments will be administered. […]
Read MoreJuly 26, 2021
Provider Relief Funds Portal: Highlights from HRSA Webinar
On July 20th, HRSA hosted a Reporting Technical Assistance Session regarding the Provider Relief Funds Portal. A few members of the Blue & Co. team attended this online session and […]
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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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As the dental industry continues to learn the vernacular of dental service organizations, one financial term has taken center stage: EBITDA. While EBITDA is often touted as a key indicator of practice value or practice performance, it is frequently misunderstood and misapplied. In this article, Blue & Co. experts break down what EBITDA really means, why normalized compensation matters, and how these figures can influence practice ownership, valuations, and the way you evaluate your Practice. Before you rely on EBITDA alone, discover its uses, limitations, and why it should be just one tool in your financial toolkit.![]()
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