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New COVID-19 Initiatives Impacting RHCs

On Tuesday May 4, 2021, President Biden announced three new COVID-19 initiatives impacting RHCs. Nearly $1 billion of funding is being made available as part of the American Rescue Plan […]

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HIPAA and Covered Entities

Anyone who works in the healthcare industry knows that their organization takes steps to protect patient health information under a series of guidelines known as HIPAA. There are several provisions […]

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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 […]

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Medicare Cost Report Worksheet S-12

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, […]

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automotive dealership buy-sell trends

2026 Automotive Buy-Sell Activity: What the Midyear Data Reveals

By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. As of June 29, 2026, 168 buy-sell transactions occurred across the United States, with California, Ohio, Texas, New York, and Illinois […]

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