November 6, 2019
TCJA and 2019 Tax Law Issues
By Miranda Aavatsmark Make no mistake, Congress did not come together and pass any new tax laws or make other changes to the existing tax laws in 2019. Although there […]
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October 28, 2019
Update to Proposed Rules for Classification of Debt
On September 12, 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a revised proposed accounting standards update for the Classification of Debt (Topic 470). Comments from the public on the revised […]
Read MoreOctober 25, 2019
Are Patient Records Safer Now Than Before HIPAA Became Law?
Since HIPAA was originally signed into law in 1996, it has seen five major changes, each intended to make patient information “more safe.” Recently, some clients have been asking us […]
Read MoreOctober 22, 2019
Property Tax Exemptions for Nonprofits
Did you know that just because a nonprofit organization is exempt from income tax, does not automatically qualify it to be exempt from property taxes? A general rule is that […]
Read MoreOctober 10, 2019
Hospitals to Provide Skilled Nursing Quality Data at Discharge per New Rule
On September 29, 2019, CMS finalized a new rule focusing on the seamless exchange of patient information between health care settings by revising the discharge planning requirements that Hospitals and Home Health […]
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2019
Proposed Rules to End Donor Reporting Requirement for Non-501(c)(3) and Non-527 Organizations
On September 10, 2019, proposed REG-102508-16 was issued to end the reporting of names and addresses of substantial contributors listed on Schedule B of Form 990 or Form 990-EZ for […]
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2019
Reminder of the New Required Documentation for Cost Reports: Med Learn Matters SE19015
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released Med Learn Matters SE19015 that reminds hospitals of the new requirement to provide supporting documentation on filed cost reports. The […]
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2019
Manufacturing Labor Shortage
By Kris Morgan, Senior Manager Being a long-time business partner in the manufacturing community, I’m more than just an advocate for manufacturing. I spent many hours working on plant floors […]
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2019
Reviewing Your Organization’s Board Governance Model
A strong board of directors will oversee implementation of strategic objectives for the organization, but also has ultimate responsibility and liability. Building a strong board of directors is challenging, yet […]
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2019
Be “Sale Ready” and Maximize Value
Business owners devote their lives to the successful growth of their companies and what is likely the most significant asset to support their retirement. Yet, in the final stages of […]
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January 27, 2026
On December 29, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded Kentucky $212.9 million as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) for fiscal year 2026 (FY […]
January 27, 2026
The purpose of WISeR is to reduce health care waste, which the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has identified as a contributor to patient harm from low‑value services […]
January 20, 2026
In December 2025, Governor Mike DeWine announced that the state of Ohio will receive more than $200 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. […]
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